Alkalescence

/ælkəˈlɛsəns/ noun

Definition

The quality or process of becoming alkaline; a slight or gradual development of alkaline properties.

Etymology

From alkali plus -escence, a suffix meaning 'becoming' or 'slight quality of.' Formed in English chemistry to describe the process of increasing alkalinity.

Kelly Says

Alkalescence describes the moment-by-moment shift toward alkalinity—imagine watching milk slowly turn basic as it sours, that's alkalescence in action!

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