礆 (jiǎn) - Alkaline — refers to substances with a pH & basic in chemical nature.

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Alkaline — refers to substances with a pH greater than 7;

basic in chemical nature.

Alkaline — refers to substances with a pHbasic in chemical nature.

Usage highlights

Alkaline substanceAlkaline soilAlkaline batteryAlkaline waterAlkaline detergentAlkaline earth metal

Synonyms

  • 碱— alkali; base (more common simplified form)
  • 碱性— alkaline (adjective form)

Antonyms

  • 酸— acid; acidic
  • 酸性— acidic (adjective form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The soil is alkaline (碱性土壤).
  • Alkaline batteries (碱性电池) last longer.
  • Alkaline water (碱性水) is sometimes promoted for health.
  • Use alkaline detergent (碱性洗涤剂) for this stain.

Collocations

  • Alkaline substance(碱性物质)
  • Alkaline soil(碱性土壤)
  • Alkaline battery(碱性电池)
  • Alkaline water(碱性水)
  • Alkaline detergent(碱性洗涤剂)
  • Alkaline earth metal(碱土金属)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily a scientific/chemical term with limited cultural symbolism.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, balance between acidic and alkaline is sometimes discussed.
  • Modern usage is almost exclusively in scientific and technical contexts.

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