(transitive) To make (more) alkaline (less acidic)
alkalifying
alkalifying
verb
present participle of alkalify
alkalimetrically
alkalimetrically
adv
By means of alkalimetry.
alkalimetry
alkalimetry
noun
The process of determining the strength of an alkali.
alkalinity
alkalinity
noun
(chemistry) The state of being, or the degree to which a thing is, alkaline.
alkatively
alkylamine
alkylamine
noun
(organic chemistry) Any aliphatic amine
alkylamino
alkylamino
noun
(chemistry) A group or radical containing both an alkyl and an amino group
alkylating
alkylating
verb
present participle of alkylate
alkylation
alkylation
noun
(organic chemistry) Any reaction in which an alkyl group is added to a molecule; used in the production of high-octane petroleum fuels.
alkylations
alkylations
noun
plural of alkylation
alkylic
alkylic
adj
Relating to, or composed of alkyl chains; aliphatic
alkylidene
alkylidene
noun
(organic chemistry) Any of a class of divalent functional groups derived from an alkane by removal of two hydrogen atoms from the same carbon atom, the free valencies being part of a double bond - R₂C=
alkylize
amethystlike
amphikaryon
amphikaryotic
amphitoky
analkalinity
ankylocheilia
ankylodactylia
ankylodontia
ankyloglossia
ankyloglossia
noun
(medicine) A congenital oral anomaly in which the lingual frenulum is unusually short and thick, decreasing mobility of the tongue and affecting eating, speech, etc.
ankylomerism
ankylophobia
ankylophobia
noun
The fear of ankylosis.
ankylopodia
ankylopoietic
ankyloproctia
ankylorrhinia
ankylosing
ankylosing
verb
present participle of ankylose
ankylosis
ankylosis
noun
(anatomy) The growing together of bones to form a single unit.
(figuratively) An onset of stiffness or inflexibility.
(medicine) The stiffening of a joint as the result of such abnormal fusion.
ankylostomiasis
ankylostomiasis
noun
Alternative form of ancylostomiasis
ankylotia
ankylotic
ankylotic
adj
Of or pertaining to ankylosis.
ankylurethria
ankylurethria
noun
(biology, medicine) Impaired patency of the urethra owing to any sort of fusion that either partially or completely obstructs its lumen (for example, stricture due to adhesions).
ankyroid
antakiya
antikythera
apolytikion
apolytikion
noun
A troparion chanted at Orthodox Christian worship services, summarizing the feast being celebrated that day.
archikaryon
askingly
askingly
adv
In an asking manner; so as to ask.
attackingly
autarkically
autarkically
adv
In an autarkic way.
autoalkylation
autokinesy
autokinesy
noun
autokinesis
awakeningly
awakeningly
adv
In a way that awakens, or brings new sensations.
babylike
babylike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a baby.
backbitingly
backbitingly
adv
In a backbiting manner.
baggyrinkle
baggywrinkle
baggywrinkle
noun
(nautical) A brush-like pad made of rope, attached to a shroud in order to prevent wear on sails.
bakingly
bakingly
adv
So as to bake.
balkily
balkily
adv
In a balky manner.
balkingly
balkingly
adv
in a balking manner
bankability
bankability
noun
The state or condition of being bankable.
barkingly
barkingly
adv
With barking sounds.
barklyite
barklyite
noun
A magenta-coloured turbid variety of ruby from Victoria, Australia.
barleysick
baylike
baylike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a bay (body of water mostly surrounded by land).
beckoningly
beckoningly
adv
So as to beckon or call near; enticingly.
belikely
belikely
adv
(archaic) Probably.
bellylike
bellylike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a belly.
berkeleyism
berkeleyite
berrylike
berrylike
adj
Resembling a berry
berrypicker
berrypicking
beylik
beylik
noun
Alternative form of beylic
beyliks
beyliks
noun
plural of beylik
bialystok
bialystoker
bikeway
bikeway
noun
A bicycle lane or path.
bikeways
bikeways
noun
plural of bikeway
billycock
billycock
noun
(dated) A felt hat with a rounded crown, similar to a bowler.
binky
binky
noun
(US, informal, childish) A baby's pacifier.
(informal, childish) A stuffed animal, pillow, blanket, or toy that a small child is more attached to than any other, and often sleeps with.
A high hop that a rabbit may perform when happy.
verb
(intransitive, rabbit behavior) To perform a high hop, as when happy.
birdyback
birky
biweekly
biweekly
adj
Occurring once every two weeks; fortnightly.
Occurring twice a week.
adv
Every two weeks.
Twice a week (but see the Usage notes).
noun
Something that is published or released once every two weeks.
biysk
blackberrylike
blackberrylike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a blackberry.
blackishly
blackishly
adv
In a blackish way.
blickey
blickey
noun
(dialectal, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, dated) A canister or dinner pail usually of tin.
blickeys
blicky
blicky
noun
(slang, New York, Maryland, MLE) A pistol.
Alternative spelling of blickey (“A small tin canister or cylindrical pail.”)
blinkingly
blinkingly
adv
While blinking, or as if blinking
blinky
blinky
adj
(US, regional) Of milk: turned somewhat sour.
(of lights, shining objects) flickery, prone to flicker
Of eyes or people/animals: blinking repeatedly, prone to blink.
noun
(photography) in digital photography, a flashing pixel.
blockishly
bodychecking
bodychecking
verb
present participle of bodycheck
bodykins
bodymaking
bookbindery
bookbindery
noun
A building where books are assembled and bound.
bookishly
bookishly
adv
In a bookish manner.
boychick
boychick
noun
Alternative form of boychik
boychicks
boychicks
noun
plural of boychick
boychik
boychik
noun
(chiefly Jewish) Term of endearment for a young boy, or a young man.
(chiefly Jewish) Term of endearment for any special male with whom one is familiar.
boychiks
boychiks
noun
plural of boychik
boykin
boykin
noun
(now rare, chiefly informal, endearing) A little boy.
boykins
boykins
noun
plural of boykin
boylike
boylike
adj
Resembling a boy.
boylikeness
brachyskelic
brachyskelic
adj
Having unusually short legs
bradykinesia
bradykinesia
noun
(medicine) Slowness of movement.
bradykinesis
bradykinesis
noun
Alternative form of bradykinesia
bradykinetic
bradykinetic
adj
Of, pertaining to, or exhibiting bradykinesia
bradykinin
bradykinin
noun
(biochemistry) A compound released in the blood in some circumstances which causes contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of blood vessels. It is a peptide with nine amino-acid residues.
bradykinins
bradykinins
noun
plural of bradykinin
bradyteleokinesis
brailowsky
brainsickly
brainsickly
adv
(obsolete) In a brainsick manner.
breakability
breakability
noun
The state or property of being breakable.
breathtakingly
breathtakingly
adv
In a breathtaking manner.
To a degree that causes shock or awe; shockingly.
brickeys
bricklay
bricklayer
bricklayer
noun
A craftsman who builds walls and suchlike out of bricks.
bricklayers
bricklayers
noun
plural of bricklayer
bricklaying
bricklaying
noun
The act of building a wall by laying bricks, usually with cement between the surfaces of the bricks.
bricklayings
bricklayings
noun
plural of bricklaying
brickly
brickly
adj
(dialect) fragile; brittle
bricky
bricky
adj
Covered with brick.
Similar to brick in texture, colour, shape, etc.
noun
(slang) A bricklayer.
brickyard
brickyard
noun
A factory where bricks are produced or distributed
brinkley
briskly
briskly
adv
Fast, quickly, swiftly.
brisky
brisky
adj
(rare) Somewhat brisk; lively; energetic.
noun
(rare, probably obsolete, possibly nonstandard) A britchka, a type of horse-drawn carriage.
brooklynite
brooklynite
Noun
A native or inhabitant of Brooklyn, New York.
buckishly
buckishly
adv
In a buckish manner.
bulkily
bulkily
adv
in a bulky manner
bumicky
bumpkinly
bumpkinly
adj
Befitting a bumpkin.
butterflylike
butterflylike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a butterfly.
buttinsky
buttinsky
noun
(derogatory) One who is prone to butt in, interrupt, or get involved where they are not welcome; a busybody.
(telecommunications) Alternative spelling of buttinski (“a robust portable one-piece telephone instrument with clips, used by technicians and lines staff for testing telephone circuits or making a temporary connection to a telephone line”)
byrlakin
bysacki
bywalking
candylike
candylike
adj
Resembling candy, especially in flavor or appearance
candymaking
candymaking
noun
The manufacture of candy.
candystick
carkingly
carkingly
adv
(archaic) In a carking manner; so as to weary or distress.
cheekily
cheekily
adv
In a cheeky or impudent manner.
chelyabinsk
chelyuskin
cherrylike
cherrylike
adj
Resembling a cherry, such as in shape, color, or flavor
chickabiddy
chickabiddy
noun
(childish) A chicken or similar bird.
Term of endearment for a young child or loved one.
chickahominy
chickenberry
chickenheartedly
chickenheartedly
adv
Alternative form of chicken-heartedly
chickery
chickory
chickory
noun
Alternative spelling of chicory
chicky
chicky
noun
(childish) Chick (young bird).
(childish) Chicken.
chimneylike
chimneylike
adj
Resembling a chimney, especially in shape
chinky
chinky
adj
(derogatory, offensive) Possessing attributes of, or similar to, a Chinese person or Chinese style or culture.
Full of chinks, laden with small cracks or openings.
noun
(Britain, slang, possibly offensive) A Chinese takeaway restaurant.
(Britain, slang, possibly offensive) A meal of Chinese food.
(India, slang, offensive) A person from Northeast India.
(slang, offensive) A Chinese person.
chokingly
chokingly
adv
While or as if choking, or in such a way as to cause one to choke.
cholecystokinin
cholecystokinin
noun
(biochemistry) Any of several peptide hormones that stimulate the digestion of fat and protein; abbreviated to CCK.