Definition of ALKALIZE

alkalize

Verb

Verb Forms: alkalized, alkalizing, alkalizes

  • To convert into an alkali or make alkaline.
  • turn basic and less acidic
    • "the solution alkalized"
  • To cause to become alkaline, more basic and less acidic.

Examples

  • Playing that Z will alkalize my score, raising it significantly.

Origin / Etymology

From alkali + -ize.

Synonyms

alkalify, alkalise, basify

Antonyms

acidify

Scrabble Score: 21

alkalize: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
alkalize: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
alkalize: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

alkalize: valid Words With Friends Word