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Alkalescent

Alkalescent \Al`ka*les"cent\, a. [Cf. F. alcalescent.] Tending to the properties of an alkali; slightly alkaline.

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alkalescent

a. Slightly alkaline; having the properties of an alkali.

WordNet
alkalescent

adj. tending to become alkaline; slightly alkaline [syn: alcalescent]

Usage examples of "alkalescent".

In Ireland Sorrel leaves are eaten with fish, and with other alkalescent foods.