antalkalineadj.n.
/anˈtalkəlʌɪn/, U.S. /ˌæn(t)ˈælkələn/, /ˌæn(t)ˈælkəˌlaɪn/ Now rare.
A. adj.
Counteracting the action of alkalis, esp. in the human body.
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alkaline1732
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1752 C. Alston Diss. Quick-lime & Lime-water 32 The Virtues of Lime-water do not depend on its Absorbency; and it may be as justly called antalcaline as antacid.
1757 C. Alston 3rd Diss. Quick-lime & Lime-water 16 Limewater may be called antalkaline; since it placidly unites with Acids.
1888 Jrnl. Amer. Med. Assoc. 21 Jan. 66/1 This can be more or less readily effected by an antalkaline and acidulous regimen and medication.
1903 Med. Summary Dec. 291/2 The physical effects of vinegar are due to..its antalkaline property which corrects any tendency to sepsis of the blood.
1998 Clin. & Exper. Allergy 28 1146/2 The alkaline phosphatase–antalkaline phosphatase procedure was used as previously described.
B. n.
An antalkaline substance or agent. Cf. antalkali n.
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alkalizate1666
alkalescent1752
antalkali1763
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trometamol1966
1770 A. Duncan Elements Therapeutics ii. 207 The power of antalkalines, as answering this indication, may be illustrated and confirmed from considering their use in scurvy.
1874 J. B. Biddle Materia Medica (ed. 6) 156 They [sc. mineral acids] are employed..as antalkalines, to correct the morbid alkalinity of the blood.
1936 F. E. Burch in C. Berens Eye & its Dis. liii. 1003 (heading) Antacids and antalkalines.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2016; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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