alkalize

[ al-kuh-lahyz ]

verb (used with or without object)

, Chemistry.

, al·ka·lized, al·ka·liz·ing.

1. to make or become alkaline.

alkalize

/ ˈælkəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. tr to make alkaline

Derived Forms

• ˈalkaˌlizable, adjective

Other Words From

• alka·liza·ble adjective
• alka·li·zation noun
• alka·lizer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of alkalize¹

First recorded in 1740–50; alkal(i) + -ize

Example Sentences

The water is purified, heated, alkalized and ionized to attract oils, dirt and debris trapped in carpet fibers.

From Seattle Times

Also called “Dutched” or “alkalized,” Dutch-process cocoa powder has been treated with an alkali solution to increase the pH to between roughly 7 and 8.

From Washington Post

Dutch-process cocoa powder, though, has been treated to reduce its acidity, or alkalized, meaning there’s nothing for the soda to react with, which is why baking powder is typically needed in recipes using it.

From Washington Post

The product is sold as premium alkalized drinking water in distinctive boxy blue bottles touting “E2 Electron Energized Technology.”

From Seattle Times

Real Water has been marketed since at least 2013 as premium “alkalized” drinking water with healthy detoxifying properties.

From Seattle Times