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Meaning of alkalifiable in English:

alkalifiable

adjective

historical, rare Chemistry

  • Capable of being alkalified.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Thomas Thomson (1773–1852), chemist. From alkalify + -able, perhaps after French alcalifiable.

Pronunciation

alkalifiable

/ˌalkəlɪˈfʌɪəbl/