Defn: To convert into an alkali; to give alkaline properties to.
ALKALIFY
Al"ka*li*fy, v. i.
Defn: To become changed into an alkali.
ALKALIMETER
Al`ka*lim"e*ter, n. Etym: [Alkali + -meter. cf. F. alcalimètre.]
Defn: An instrument to ascertain the strength of alkalies, or the quantity of alkali in a mixture.
ALKALIMETRIC; ALKALIMETRICAL
Al`ka*li*met"ric, Al`ka*li*met"ric*al, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to alkalimetry.
ALKALIMETRY
Al`ka*lim"e*try, n. Etym: [Cf. F. alcalimètrie.] (Chem.)
Defn: The art or process of ascertaining the strength of alkalies, or the quantity present in alkaline mixtures.
ALKALINE
Al"ka*line, a. Etym: [Cf. F. alcalin.]