碱化 (jiǎnhuà): to alkalize

Meanings

1 to alkalize
2 to make alkaline / basic
3 alkalization

Characters

碱

Examples

土壤碱化是干旱地区常见的环境问题。

Tǔrǎng jiǎnhuà shì gānhàn dìqū chángjiàn de huánjìng wèntí.

Soil alkalization is a common environmental problem in arid regions.

该工艺通过碱化提高反应效率。

Gāi gōngyì tōngguò jiǎnhuà tígāo fǎnyìng xiàolǜ.

This process improves reaction efficiency through alkalization.

Tips

usage

Pairs with 酸化 (suānhuà — acidification). The 化 suffix turns nouns/adjectives into 'become / cause to become' verbs (现代化 modernize, 国际化 internationalize, 自动化 automate).

Stroke Order

碱 jiǎn

化 huà

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