ALKALIGENOUS Meaning and
Definition
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Alkaligenous is an adjective used to describe any substance or organism that has the ability to generate or release alkaline substances. Derived from the Greek words "alkali" (meaning 'soda' or 'lye') and "genos" (meaning 'born' or 'producing'), the term is primarily used in the context of chemistry and biology.
In the field of chemistry, alkaligenous refers to any substance or compound capable of producing or yielding alkaline solutions when dissolved in water. These solutions typically have a high pH level, greater than 7, indicating the presence of hydroxide ions. Examples of alkaligenous compounds include alkalis, such as sodium hydroxide (lye) and potassium hydroxide, which are widely used in laboratories, industries, and household cleaning products.
In the realm of biology, alkaligenous organisms are those that thrive in or have the ability to survive and reproduce in alkaline environments. These environments may have a higher pH level, making them more basic than usual. Some examples of alkaligenous organisms are certain types of bacteria that are found in alkaline soils or water bodies, as well as some alkaline-tolerant plants and animals.
Overall, the term alkaligenous signifies the ability to produce alkaline substances or the power to adapt to alkaline conditions, whether it be in the form of chemical compounds or living organisms.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for ALKALIGENOUS
- zlkaligenous
- slkaligenous
- wlkaligenous
- qlkaligenous
- akkaligenous
- apkaligenous
- aokaligenous
- aljaligenous
- almaligenous
- allaligenous
- aloaligenous
- alialigenous
- alkzligenous
- alksligenous
- alkwligenous
- alkqligenous
- alkakigenous
- alkapigenous
- alkaoigenous
- alkalugenous
Etymology of ALKALIGENOUS
The word "alkaligenous" is derived from two main components: "alkali" and "genous".
1. "Alkali" originates from the Arabic word "al-qalī" (القلي), which means "ashes of the saltwort plant" or "soda ash". It was later adopted into various European languages, including English. "Alkali" originally referred to the ashes obtained from burning certain plants, which were then used in making soap or glass.
2. The suffix "-genous" comes from the Greek word "genos" (γένος), meaning "race" or "kind". It is often used in scientific terminology to indicate the origin, production, or formation of something.
Combining "alkali" with the suffix "-genous" creates "alkaligenous", which suggests something related to or capable of producing alkali or alkaline substances.
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