Agricultural Soil Types

noun a substance with a pH greater than 7 that is capable of neutralizing acids

adjective relating to or containing alkali

• Alkali is a type of chemical compound with a pH greater than 7.
• My science teacher taught us about alkali substances in class today.
• I accidentally spilled some alkali on the floor and had to clean it up quickly.
• His kindness acted as an alkali, neutralizing the negativity in the room.

adjective describing something as acidic or having the properties of an acid

• The soil in this area is naturally acidiferous, making it difficult to grow certain crops.
• I heard that the water from that stream is acidiferous, so be careful not to drink it.
• Dude, that soda is so acidiferous, it's like drinking battery acid!
• Her words were like acidiferous remarks, burning through his confidence.