alkalizer

alkalizer
An agent that neutralizes acids or renders a solution alkaline.

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al·ka·liz·er also Brit al·ka·lis·er 'al-kə-.lī-zər n an alkalinizing agent

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al·ka·liz·er (alґkə-li″zər) an agent that neutralizes acids or causes alkalinization.

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