alkalinization
[/ˌælkəlɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: alkalinizations / alkalinizações
alcalinização
1. the process of making a substance more alkaline or increasing its pH above 7
The alkalinization of the soil improved crop production.
A alcalinização do solo melhorou a produção agrícola.
2. in medicine, the therapeutic process of increasing the alkalinity of blood or urine to treat certain conditions
Urinary alkalinization is used to treat certain drug overdoses.
A alcalinização urinária é usada para tratar certas overdoses de medicamentos.
3. in chemistry, the chemical reaction or process by which alkaline properties are introduced to a substance
The alkalinization reaction required careful pH monitoring.
A reação de alcalinização exigiu monitoramento cuidadoso do pH.
This is a technical term primarily used in scientific, medical, and agricultural contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It has gained prominence in discussions about soil management in Brazilian agriculture and in medical protocols for treating overdoses and certain metabolic conditions in both countries. The term is standardized across Portuguese-speaking regions with minimal variation.
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