adj.
Pronunciation: ' al-k ə -l ə n, - ˌ l ī n
Function: adjective
Date: 1675
: of, relating to, containing, or having the properties of an alkali or alkali metal : BASIC especially of a solution : having a pH of more than 7
– al · ka · lin · i · ty \ ˌ al-k ə - ' li-n ə -t ē \ noun