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Alkalizing

Alkalize \Al"ka*lize\ ([a^]l"k[.a]*l[imac]z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Alkalized ([a^]l"k[.a]*l[imac]zd); p. pr. & vb. n. Alkalizing ([a^]l"k[.a]*l[imac]`z[i^]ng).] [Cf. F. alcaliser.] To render alkaline; to communicate the properties of an alkali to.

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alkalizing

vb. (present participle of alkalize English)

Usage examples of "alkalizing".

Part of this desirable alkalizing effect would be negated if the stomach were to continue to produce its own acid secretions at a great rate after the food had left it.