alcalinizar
1. to make alkaline or to convert into an alkali; to increase the alkalinity of a substance
The chemical process will alkalify the solution, raising its pH level.
O processo químico vai alcalinizar a solução, elevando seu nível de pH.
2. to treat with an alkali or alkaline substance
The water treatment plant alkalifies the drinking water to improve its quality.
A estação de tratamento de água alcaliniza a água potável para melhorar sua qualidade.
This is a technical term primarily used in chemistry, water treatment, and environmental science. It is more common in formal or scientific contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. The verb is not typically used in everyday conversational language.
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