Definition

To change a substance so that it becomes less acidic and more alkaline, often by adding a base.

Example

The process of alkalifying the soil improved the growth of the plants.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I just read that you can alkalify your diet with certain foods.

Really? Which foods are good for that?

Foods like spinach and avocados are great for alkalifying your meals.

That sounds tasty! I should definitely try adding those.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Alkalify is formed from "alkali" (from Arabic "al-qaly", meaning the ashes of saltwort plants) and "-fy" (meaning to make or to cause to become). The word means to make something alkaline or to cause it to have alkaline properties.

Memory Tip

Think of 'alkali' as a substance that makes things more basic, and '-fy' means to make. So, alkalify means to make something more alkaline.

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