alkalic adj 1: relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7; "alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone" [syn: {alkaline}, {alkalic}] [ant: {acidic}, {amphiprotic}, {amphoteric}]
alkalic \alkalic\ adj. 1. having the properties of an alkali. Opposite of {acidic}. Note: when used of aqueous solutions, it signifies that the solution has a pH greater than 7. Syn: alkaline (vs. acidic), basic [WordNet 1.5]