antalkali

ant·al·ka·li

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ant-al-kuh-lahy]
- /æntˈæl kəˌlaɪ/
- /ˈantəlkəlˌaɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ant-al-kuh-lahy]
- /æntˈæl kəˌlaɪ/

Definitions of antalkali word

noun antalkali a substance that neutralizes alkalis, esp one used to treat alkalosis 3
noun antalkali a substance that neutralizes an alkali or counteracts alkalinity 3
noun plural antalkali something that neutralizes alkalis or counteracts alkalinity. 1

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Origin of antalkali

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35; ant- + alkali

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Parts of speech for Antalkali

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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antalkali popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.