On one occasion at the height of summer, I hiked down to a highly alkaline lake to get a few samples. From LearnThat.org. [yourdictionary.com]
alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Recipe for tortillas: – Soften corn in alkaline water, then grind it fine, pat into round cakes, and bake on a thin, iron pan. From Wordnik.com. [Six Months in Mexico] Reference
That's the nifty term for a process of disposing of corpses that is formally known as alkaline hydrolysis. From Wordnik.com. [Politics Daily] Reference
The process, called alkaline hydrolysis, entails submerging a body in a water-filled stainless steel chamber. From Wordnik.com. [Toronto Estate Law Blog] Reference
Edison batteries (also called alkaline batteries) are an improved type of storage battery developed by Thomas Edison. From Wordnik.com. [Conservapedia - Recent changes [en]]
The lakes can be characterized as alkaline, moderately hardwater lakes of relatively high mineral content, and are eutrophic. From Wordnik.com. [Ecoregions of Florida (EPA)] Reference
They are called the alkaline-earth metals because their properties are between those of the alkali metals and the earth metals. From Wordnik.com. [An Elementary Study of Chemistry] Reference
This is what we call alkaline water. From Wordnik.com. [MyLinkVault Newest Links] Reference
You'll be sorry when I develop spelling flame retardant comments and 'alkaline' blood!. From Wordnik.com. [Long blog posts.] Reference
Naturally derived from wood ash, KOH is used to make liquid soaps and provides the "alkaline" in alkaline batteries. From Wordnik.com. [What's Inside Ultra-Strength Bengay?] Reference
They'll debate you endlessly on some esoteric and unproven "alkaline" water while scarfing down a Big Mac and apple pie. From Wordnik.com. [Dr. Jonny Bowden: New Rules: No More Claiming Mona Vie Cures Cancer!] Reference
The camera is set to read alkaline cells: Menu d10 is set to "alkaline" LR6. From Wordnik.com. [News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)] Reference
Thanks to these mechanisms, the body doesn't need a constant intake of "alkaline" food or other source of alkaline. From Wordnik.com. [ScienceBlogs Channel : Life Science]
Dip the cloth in a solution of alkaline or metallic salt, then in. From Wordnik.com. [Young's Demonstrative Translation of Scientific Secrets] Reference
They are alkaline, the opposite of what you need, as are baking soda and borax. From Wordnik.com. [Get rid of stubborn brown spots on a sofa] Reference
Coach 12 m. to St. Honoré-Les-Bains, with alkaline sulphureous springs, 90° Fahr. From Wordnik.com. [The South of France—East Half] Reference
A piece of blue litmus paper will be convenient to prove that the mixture is alkaline. From Wordnik.com. [Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Nature Study] Reference
Its water, slightly alkaline, is still limpid and cool, and a great source of comfort. From Wordnik.com. [Historical Introduction to Studies Among the Sedentary Indians of New Mexico; Report on the Ruins of the Pueblo of Pecos Papers Of The Archæological Institute Of America, American Series, Vol. I] Reference
The wood preservative ACQ (alkaline copper quaternary) can corrode some low-quality fasteners. From Wordnik.com. [Q&A: How can we get a new area of our wood deck to match the existing part?] Reference
For it must be remembered that all fruits contain alkaline salts which are good for the blood. From Wordnik.com. [The Art of Living in Australia ; together with three hundred Australian cookery recipes and accessory kitchen information by Mrs. H. Wicken] Reference
It is chiefly of service for the carbo-hydrates, vegetable acids, and alkaline salts it contains. From Wordnik.com. [The Art of Living in Australia ; together with three hundred Australian cookery recipes and accessory kitchen information by Mrs. H. Wicken] Reference
They give a deep robin's-egg-blue mixture, which is slightly alkaline and should be used at once. From Wordnik.com. [Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Nature Study] Reference
If the mixture turns the litmus paper red, it must have more lime-water added to make it alkaline. From Wordnik.com. [Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Nature Study] Reference
Perfect cleanliness should be observed, and the sulphur, spirit vapor, or alkaline bath freely used. From Wordnik.com. [Searchlights on Health: Light on Dark Corners A Complete Sexual Science and a Guide to Purity and Physical Manhood, Advice To Maiden, Wife, And Mother, Love, Courtship, And Marriage] Reference
In 1969 Duracell hired him to perform a facelift on his original 1964 design for the company's alkaline battery. From Wordnik.com. [Of Toasters And Tail Fins] Reference
Resomation involves an alkaline hydrolysis process that dissolves a body into both a liquid and a powdery white mass. From Wordnik.com. [Going Green In Death] Reference
Slop containing alkaline washing powders and soaps irritate the stomach and intestines and cause a serious inflammation. From Wordnik.com. [Common Diseases of Farm Animals] Reference
But the cause can also be too little iron or magnesium, especially in the West, where alkaline or high-pH soils are common. From Wordnik.com. [A summertime tune-up for your yard] Reference
The blood as it exists in the body is a red alkaline fluid, having a saltish taste and possessing quite a noticeable odour. From Wordnik.com. [The Art of Living in Australia ; together with three hundred Australian cookery recipes and accessory kitchen information by Mrs. H. Wicken] Reference
You could use the same process with wool upholstery; be careful not to use anything alkaline on it, or it may damage the fibers. From Wordnik.com. [Get rid of stubborn brown spots on a sofa] Reference
An Apple representative estimates that the Magic Trackpad's batteries will last about four and a half months with alkaline batteries. From Wordnik.com. [Apple Adds Touches to Its Mac Desktops] Reference
If the washing is properly performed the alkaline portion of the yolk is removed, leaving only the colorless animal oil in the fiber. From Wordnik.com. [Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades] Reference
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