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al·ka·lin·ize | \ ˈal-kə-lə-ˌnīz 
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\alkalinized; alkalinizing
Definition of alkalinize
: to make alkaline
Other Words from alkalinize
alkalinization \ ˌal-kə-ˌli-nə-ˈzā-shən , -lə-nə- \ noun
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alkalinize
transitive verbal·ka·lin·ize
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also British alkalinise \ ˈal-kə-lə-ˌnīz \
\alkalinized also British alkalinised; alkalinizing also British alkalinising
Medical Definition of alkalinize
: to make alkaline alkalinized the body by using sodium citrate as the agent
Other Words from alkalinize
alkalinization also British alkalinisation \ ˌal-kə-ˌlin-ə-ˈzā-shən, -lə-nə- \ noun
\ nounalkalinizer \ ˈal-kə-lə-ˌnī-zər \ noun
\ noun
When your blood is too acidic, your body sends in an alkalinizer to correct the imbalance. That alkalinizer is calcium. — Women's Health Letter, November 2004
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The first known use of alkalinize was in 1800
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