| Pronunciation: | `alku'linitee | ||
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| Definition: | [n] pH values above 7 | ||
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| Antonyms: | acidity | ||
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| See Also: | pH, pH scale | ||
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| Definition: | \Al`ka*lin"i*ty\, n. The quality which constitutes an alkali; alkaline property. --Thomson. | ||
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| Definition: | Measure of the power of a solution to neutralize hydrogen ions (H+), usually expressed as the equivalent concentration (mg/L) of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). | ||
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