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