(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.
alkalometry
alkatively
alkedavy
alkenyl
alkenyl
adj
(organic chemistry) Of, pertaining to, or derived from an alkene
noun
(organic chemistry) Any univalent radical derived from an alkene
alkoxy
alkoxy
noun
(organic chemistry) any univalent radical R-O-, or anion R-O⁻, where R is an alkyl group
alkoxyl
alkoxyl
noun
The alkoxy radical
alky
alky
noun
Alternative spelling of alkie
alkyd
alkyd
noun
A synthetic resin derived from a reaction between alcohol and certain acids, used as a base for many laminates, paints and coatings.
alkyds
alkyds
noun
plural of alkyd
alkyl
alkyl
noun
(organic chemistry) Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula CₙH₂ₙ₊₁ derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons.
alkylamine
alkylamine
noun
(organic chemistry) Any aliphatic amine
alkylamino
alkylamino
noun
(chemistry) A group or radical containing both an alkyl and an amino group
alkylarylsulfonate
alkylate
alkylate
verb
(organic chemistry) To add one or more alkyl groups to a compound, especially by reacting with an alkylating agent
alkylated
alkylated
adj
That has been modified by alkylation
verb
simple past tense and past participle of alkylate
alkylates
alkylates
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of alkylate
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
alkylbenzenesulfonate
alkylbenzenesulfonates
alkylene
alkylene
noun
(obsolete, organic chemistry) An alkanediyl functional group, especially one having the free valencies of adjacent carbon atoms.
(obsolete, organic chemistry) An alkene.
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
alkylogen
alkylol
alkyloxy
alkyloxy
noun
(organic chemistry) Alternative form of alkoxy
alkyls
alkyls
noun
plural of alkyl
alkyne
alkyne
noun
(organic chemistry) A hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon–carbon triple bond.
alkynes
alkynes
noun
plural of alkyne
alyeska
amethystlike
analkalinity
ankylenteron
ankyloblepharon
ankyloblepharon
noun
(pathology) fusion of the margins of the eyelids
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.
ankylomele
ankylomerism
ankylophobia
ankylophobia
noun
The fear of ankylosis.
ankylopodia
ankylopoietic
ankyloproctia
ankylorrhinia
ankylos
ankylosaur
ankylosaur
noun
Synonym of ankylosaurus
ankylosaurs
ankylosaurs
noun
plural of ankylosaur
ankylosaurus
ankylosaurus
noun
A large herbivorous dinosaur, of genus Ankylosaurus, that lived in the Cretaceous period, noted for its heavy armor and club-like tail.
ankylose
ankylose
verb
(intransitive, pathology) To suffer from ankylosis.
(transitive, pathology) To cause bony structures to fuse or stiffen as a result of ankylosis.
ankylosed
ankylosed
adj
(figuratively, by extension) Stiff, cramped, rigid.
(of bones or joints) Stiffened or inflexible.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of ankylose
ankyloses
ankyloses
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of ankylose
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.
ankylostoma
ankylostomiasis
ankylostomiasis
noun
Alternative form of ancylostomiasis
ankylotia
ankylotic
ankylotic
adj
Of or pertaining to ankylosis.
ankylotome
ankylotomy
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).
apolytikion
apolytikion
noun
A troparion chanted at Orthodox Christian worship services, summarizing the feast being celebrated that day.
aralkyl
aralkyl
noun
(organic chemistry) Any univalent radical derived from an alkyl radical by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms by aryl groups
aralkylated
askingly
askingly
adv
In an asking manner; so as to ask.
attackingly
autarkically
autarkically
adv
In an autarkic way.
autoalkylation
awakeningly
awakeningly
adv
In a way that awakens, or brings new sensations.
awkly
awkly
adv
(obsolete) Awkwardly.
(obsolete) In an unlucky or perverse manner.
awkwardly
awkwardly
adv
In an awkward manner; with discomfort or lack of coordination.
babylike
babylike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a baby.
backbitingly
backbitingly
adv
In a backbiting manner.
backhandedly
backwardly
backwardly
adv
In a backward direction.
baggyrinkle
baggywrinkle
baggywrinkle
noun
(nautical) A brush-like pad made of rope, attached to a shroud in order to prevent wear on sails.
bakerly
bakerly
adj
Characteristic of a baker.
bakingly
bakingly
adv
So as to bake.
balkily
balkily
adv
In a balky manner.
balkingly
balkingly
adv
in a balking manner
balky
balky
adj
Refusing to proceed or cooperate.
ballyhack
ballywack
ballywrack
bankability
bankability
noun
The state or condition of being bankable.
bankruptly
bankruptly
adv
In a bankrupt manner.
barkingly
barkingly
adv
With barking sounds.
barkley
barklyite
barklyite
noun
A magenta-coloured turbid variety of ruby from Victoria, Australia.
barleybrake
barleybrake
noun
An ancient rural game, commonly played round stacks of barley or other grain, in which some players attempt to catch others who run from a goal.
barleybreak
barleysick
bashlyk
bashlyk
noun
A protective cone-shaped hood with lappets for wrapping around the neck, used especially by Turks and Cossacks.
bashlyks
bashlyks
noun
plural of bashlyk
bathyplankton
bathyplankton
noun
(biology) plankton living in the bathyal zone
baulky
baulky
adj
Alternative spelling of balky
baylike
baylike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a bay (body of water mostly surrounded by land).
beckley
beckley
Proper noun
a village in district, East Sussex, England
a hamlet in district, Hampshire, England
a village in district, Oxfordshire, England
a neighbourhood in Kentucky, USA.
a city in West Virginia, USA, and the county seat of Named after
beckoningly
beckoningly
adv
So as to beckon or call near; enticingly.
beknottedly
belikely
belikely
adv
(archaic) Probably.
bellylike
bellylike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a belly.
belsky
benkley
berkeley
berkeley
Proper noun
from the words beorce léah meaning birch lea.
name transferred from the surname.
Any of several places, including a city in California.
The University of California in Berkeley
berkeleyism
berkeleyite
berkley
berkly
berrylike
berrylike
adj
Resembling a berry
beylik
beylik
noun
Alternative form of beylic
beyliks
beyliks
noun
plural of beylik
bialystok
bialystoker
billycock
billycock
noun
(dated) A felt hat with a rounded crown, similar to a bowler.
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.
blackbelly
blackberry
blackberry
noun
(UK, dialectal) The blackcurrant.
A fruit-bearing shrub of the aggregate species Rubus fruticosus and some hybrids.
The soft fruit borne by this shrub, formed of a black (when ripe) cluster of drupelets.
verb
To gather or forage for blackberries.
blackberrylike
blackberrylike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a blackberry.
blackbody
blackbody
noun
(physics) a theoretical body, approximated by a hole in a hollow black sphere, that absorbs all incident electromagnetic radiation and reflects none; it has a characteristic emission spectrum
blackboy
blackboy
noun
(Australia, informal) Any plant in the genus Xanthorrhoea, native to Australia.
(Australia, obsolete, possibly offensive) An Aboriginal boy or servant.
blackboys
blackboys
noun
plural of blackboy
blackey
blackeye
blackeye
noun
A basic coffee drink consisting of any size coffee with two shots of espresso added.
A black-eyed species of white-eye, Zosterops emiliae (syn. Chlorocharis emiliae, mountain blackeye, olive blackeye).
blackeyes
blackeyes
noun
plural of blackeye
blackfly
blackfly
noun
A black or dark green aphid (Aphis fabae) that is a common pest of agricultural crops.
Any of various small black bloodsucking flies of the family Simuliidae.
blackguardly
blackguardly
adj
Characteristic of a blackguard.
blackguardry
blackheartedly
blackishly
blackishly
adv
In a blackish way.
blackleggery
blackly
blackly
adv
Darkly or gloomily.
Wickedly.
With a black appearance.
blacky
blacky
noun
(informal, derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur) A black person.