释义 |
alkalify, v. Chem.|ˈælkəlɪfaɪ| [f. alkali + -fy to make. Cf. mod.Fr. ppl. adj. alcalifiant.] 1. trans. To convert into an alkali, to make alkaline.
1831Ure Dict. Chem. 135 The alkalifying property of the metal. 1839Hooper Med. Dict. 65 Morveau conjectured hydrogen to be the alkalifying principle. 2. intr. To become an alkali or alkaline. |