plural of alkaline phosphatase

(biochemistry) Any of a group of phosphatases that are most active in an alkaline environment

plural of alkaline-earth

An alternative to cremation in which a dead body is dissolved in caustic soda solution (potassium hydroxide, KOH)

(inorganic chemistry) Alternative spelling of alkaline earth metal

(inorganic chemistry) Any of the elements of group II of the periodic table; they are low-density metals that react readily with water to form strongly basic hydroxides, and with many acids to form salts.

plural of alkaline earth metal

plural of alkaline-earth metal