ˈælkəlaɪz, -ˌlaɪz, -ˌsaɪz

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become alkaline; to convert a substance into its alkaline form

“The doctor told the patient to alkalise their body by drinking more alkaline water.”

2. verb

to reduce the acidity of a substance

“The chef alkalised the soup by adding a small amount of baking soda.”

3. verb

to make or become less acidic

“The new medication helps to alkalise the stomach, reducing acid reflux symptoms.”

4. noun

the process of making or becoming alkaline

“The alkalisation process in the factory takes several hours to complete.”