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alkalic

al·kal·ic
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-kal-ik]
    • /ælˈkæl ɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-kal-ik]
    • /ælˈkæl ɪk/

Definitions of alkalic word

  • adjective alkalic (of igneous rocks) containing large amounts of alkalis, esp sodium and potassium 3
  • adjective alkalic designating or of igneous rocks having an unusually large amount of alkali metals, esp. sodium and potassium 3
  • adjective alkalic (of igneous rock) containing a relatively high percentage of sodium and potassium alkali. 1
  • noun alkalic (of a rock or mineral) richer in sodium and/or potassium than is usual for its type. 1
  • adjective alkalic (geology, of a rock) Containing a relatively high proportion of alkali; alkaline. 0

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Origin of alkalic

First appearance:

before 1725
One of the 49% newest English words
1725-35, in sense “alkaline;” alkal(i) + -ic

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Parts of speech for Alkalic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

alkalic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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