alkaline
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al·ka·line

adjective \ˈal-kə-lən, -ˌlīn\

Definition of ALKALINE

: of, relating to, containing, or having the properties of an alkali or alkali metal : basic; especially of a solution : having a pH of more than 7
al·ka·lin·i·ty \ˌal-kə-ˈli-nə-tē\ noun

First Known Use of ALKALINE

1675

al·ka·line

adjective \ˈal-kə-lən, -ˌlīn\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of ALKALINE

: of, relating to, containing, or having the properties of an alkali or alkali metal : basic; especially of a solution : having a pH of more than 7
al·ka·lin·i·ty \ˌal-kə-ˈlin-ət-ē\ noun, plural al·ka·lin·i·ties

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