Basify

/ˈbeɪsɪˌfaɪ/ verb

Definition

To make basic or alkaline; to convert into or treat with a base.

Etymology

From Latin 'basis' (base) + '-ify' (to make). Created following the standard pattern of chemistry verbs (acidify, alkalinize, etc.).

Kelly Says

Industrial chemists basify millions of tons of materials annually—it's one of the fundamental reactions in manufacturing everything from pharmaceuticals to concrete!

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