ETYM Old Eng. coite; cf. Old Fren. coitier to spur, press, (assumed) Late Lat. coctare, from Latin coquere, coctum, to cook, burn, vex, harass, Eng. cook, also W. coeten a quoit.
A ring of iron or circle of rope used in the game of quoits.
Heavy flat ring thrown over pin in a game like horseshoes.

A blood disorder characterized by a lower concentration of hydrogen ions in the blood (which rises above 7.45 on the pH scale).

Possession of alkaline characteristics (Chemistry)

In chemistry, a compound classed as a base that is soluble in water. Alkalis neutralize acids and are soapy to the touch.
The hydroxides of metals are alkalis: those of sodium (sodium hydroxide, NaOH) and of potassium (potassium hydroxide, KOH) being chemically powerful; both were derived from the ashes of plants.
The four main alkalis are sodium hydroxide (caustic soda, NaOH); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash, KOH); calcium hydroxide (slaked lime or limewater, Ca(OH)2); and aqueous ammonia (NH3 (aq)). Their solutions all contain the hydroxide ion OH-, which gives them a characteristic set of properties.
Alkalis react with acids to form a salt and water (neutralization).
KOH + HNO3 ® KNO3 + H2O
OH- + H+ ® H2O
They give a specific color reaction with indicators; for example, litmus turns blue.
A mixture of soluble salts found in arid soils and some bodies of water; detrimental to agriculture.

In chemistry, a compound classed as a base that is soluble in water. Alkalis neutralize acids and are soapy to the touch.
The hydroxides of metals are alkalis: those of sodium (sodium hydroxide, NaOH) and of potassium (potassium hydroxide, KOH) being chemically powerful; both were derived from the ashes of plants.
The four main alkalis are sodium hydroxide (caustic soda, NaOH); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash, KOH); calcium hydroxide (slaked lime or limewater, Ca(OH)2); and aqueous ammonia (NH3 (aq)). Their solutions all contain the hydroxide ion OH-, which gives them a characteristic set of properties.
Alkalis react with acids to form a salt and water (neutralization).
KOH + HNO3 ® KNO3 + H2O
OH- + H+ ® H2O
They give a specific color reaction with indicators; for example, litmus turns blue.
A mixture of soluble salts found in arid soils and some bodies of water; detrimental to agriculture.

Instrument measuring strength or amount of alkali in mixture.
Instrument for measuring strength of alkalines

ETYM Cf. French alcalimètrie.
Measuring the strength of an alkali or amount of alkali in a mixture or solution.

Act of making alkaline (Chemistry)

Change into alkali.

(Alternate spelling: alkalinise).
To make alkaline, as of chemical substances.

Alternate (chiefly British) spelling of alkalize.

(Alternate spelling: alkalise).
To turn basic and less acidic, of solutions and substances; SYN. alkalify, basify.
make alkaline.