basify

ba·si·fy

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bey-suh-fahy]
- /ˈbeɪ səˌfaɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bey-suh-fahy]
- /ˈbeɪ səˌfaɪ/

Definitions of basify word

verb basify to make basic 3
verb transitive basify to change into a base; alkalize 3
verb with object basify to raise the pH of (a substance) above 7, thus making it alkaline. 1
noun basify Change into a base ; alkalize. 1
verb basify (chemistry) To make more basic (less acidic). 0

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Origin of basify

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50; base1 + -ify

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Parts of speech for Basify

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adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

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basify popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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