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alkalescence
alkalescence definition
al·ka·les·cence (al′kə les′əns)
noun
the quality of being alkaline or somewhat alkaline
also alkalescency al′·ka·les′·cency (-ən sē)
Etymology: alkal(ine) + -escence
Related Forms:
- alkalescent al′·ka·les′·cent adjective
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