Chiefly attributive (in early use as postmodifier). Of the nature of or containing alkali; alkaline; (of earth, land, etc.) rich in alkaline…

Of, relating to, or of the nature of lixivium or lye; = lixivial, adj.

Of, relating to, or of the nature of lixivium or lye; obtained by lixiviation. Formerly also: †alkaline (obsolete). Now rare (chiefly historical).

= lixivial, adj.

Alkaline; alkalized. Now historical and rare.

= lixivial, adj. Now historical.

= alkaline, adj. 1.

= alkaline, adj. 1.

Chemistry. = alkaline, adj. 1. Now rare.

Chemistry. Having the properties of an alkali, that is or contains an alkali; (of a solution, medium, etc.) having a pH greater than 7. Also: of or…

= lixivial, adj.

= alkaline, adj. 1; spec. (in later use) designating the alkali metals and alkaline earth metals collectively.

Of, pertaining to, or forming a base; fundamental, essential: spec. in Architecture, and in Chemistry. Also applied spec. to an industry which…