make alkaline
[meɪk ˈælkəlaɪn]
verb phrase
alcalinizar
1. to convert a substance into an alkaline state by increasing its pH above 7
The chemist used sodium hydroxide to make alkaline the acidic solution.
O químico usou hidróxido de sódio para alcalinizar a solução ácida.
2. to add a base or alkaline substance to reduce acidity
We need to make alkaline the pool water by adding calcium carbonate.
Precisamos alcalinizar a água da piscina adicionando carbonato de cálcio.
3. to raise the pH level of a liquid or substance
Adding baking soda will make alkaline the soil in your garden.
Adicionar bicarbonato de sódio vai alcalinizar o solo do seu jardim.
This is primarily a technical and scientific term used in chemistry, environmental science, and water treatment across both Brazil and the United States. It is commonly used in educational settings, industrial applications, and health-related discussions about water quality and dietary pH balance. The term is culturally neutral and standardized in scientific communities in both Portuguese-speaking countries and English-speaking regions.
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