alkalize

also al·ka·lin·ize (-lə-nīz')

v., -lized, also -lin·ized, -liz·ing, -lin·iz·ing, -liz·es, -lin·iz·es.

v.tr.
To make alkaline.

v.intr.
To become an alkali.

alkalization al'ka·li·za'tion (-lĭ-zā'shən) n.

The act of making alkaline.

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The verb has one meaning:

Meaning #1: turn basic and less acidic, of solutions and substances
  Synonyms: alkalise, alkalify, basify
  Antonym: acidify (meaning #2)

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