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Meanings of alkaline substance in English

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Substance that can react with an acid, accepting hydrogen ions (protons) or more generally, donating a pair of valence electrons.

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Usage of alkaline substance in English
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Because it contains an alkaline substance called Morphia.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 19,...
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To Clean Utensils that have Contained Fat.-Analkaline substance such as washing soda is effective in cleaning utensils that have held fat.
School and Home Cooking
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The alkaline substances used in this process of scouring demand some notice.
The Dyeing of Woollen Fabrics
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The salts and acids of fruits are broken up in the stomach and help to form alkaline substances.
Maintaining Health (Formerly Health and Efficiency)
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The addition of further alkaline substances is unnecessary and only succeeds in selling soap because the average person is ignorant of the nature of soap.
The Irish Times
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