1. past tense and past participle of alkalize; to make alkaline or increase the alkalinity of a substance
Usage: chemistry; often used in scientific and industrial contexts

Examples

• The chemist alkalized the solution by adding sodium hydroxide.
• The water was alkalized to improve its pH balance.
• They alkalized the soil to make it more suitable for growing certain plants.
• The laboratory alkalized the sample before conducting the analysis.
• The treatment alkalized the patient's urine to prevent kidney stone formation.