Alkaliferous

/ælkəˈlɪfərəs/ adjective

Containing or producing alkali; bearing or yielding alkaline substances.

From alkali plus -ferous, from Latin ferre meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear.' This term was formed in English chemistry to describe rocks, minerals, or plants that contain alkaline materials.

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