1. to make alkaline; to convert into an alkali or increase the alkalinity of a substance
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• The chemist added sodium hydroxide to alkalify the solution.
• Limestone can alkalify acidic soil in gardens.
• The treatment process will alkalify the water to a pH of 8.
• Baking soda is often used to alkalify acidic beverages.
• The lab technician needed to alkalify the sample before testing.