Alkatively

/ælˈkeɪtɪvli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or resembling alkali; with alkaline properties or effects.

Etymology

Derived from alkali + -ative (forming adjectives of relation) + -ly (adverbial suffix). This term is rare in modern usage but follows standard English word formation patterns.

Kelly Says

Alkatively is the kind of word that should exist more often—it lets you describe how something acts in an alkaline way, but chemistry and English decided to just use 'alkaline' instead, leaving perfectly good adverbs unused.

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