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adj. Containing a relatively high proportion of alkali; alkaline.

adj. having the properties of an alkali. Opposite of acidic.

Same as alkaline.

Specifically applied to the minerals of igneous rocks (in the quantitative classification) or to magmas and rocks generally, when specially characterized by their alkali contents: in distinction from alkaline, which implies the chemical property of alkalinity.

adj. relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7

"In addition to the reserves in already established environments, there remains another category, as yet unevaluated, of potential reserves of both thorium and uranium in minor accessory minerals of alkalic igneous rocks and carbonatites (intrusive limestones) which are widespread in western United States."

base-forming    alkalescent    basic    saltlike    alcalescent   

alkaline    basic