alkalization
[/ˌælkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: alkalizations
alcalinização
1. The process of making a substance alkaline or increasing its alkalinity; the addition of alkali to a substance to raise its pH above 7
The alkalization of the soil improved crop yields by neutralizing excess acidity.
A alcalinização do solo melhorou o rendimento das safras ao neutralizar o excesso de acidez.
2. In chemistry, a reaction or treatment process that converts an acidic or neutral substance into an alkaline one
Alkalization is essential in water treatment to prevent corrosion in pipes.
A alcalinização é essencial no tratamento de água para prevenir corrosão nos canos.
3. In medicine and biology, the process of increasing the pH of blood or body fluids toward alkalinity
The patient's alkalization therapy helped manage the metabolic acidosis.
A terapia de alcalinização do paciente ajudou a controlar a acidose metabólica.
The term 'alkalization' is primarily used in technical, scientific, and medical fields in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In agricultural contexts, especially in regions with acidic soils, alkalization is a common practice discussed among farmers and agronomists. The Portuguese term 'alcalinização' is equally formal and specialized, appearing frequently in technical documentation, environmental reports, and medical literature in Brazil and Portugal.
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