Alkalisch
Alkalisch is a German adjective used to describe chemical bases and environments with alkaline properties. In everyday and scientific use, it denotes substances, solutions, or soils with a pH above 7 or the capacity to neutralize acids. The term is closely related to alkaline and basic, but in German usage alkalisch often implies a connection to alkali-related chemistry or hydroxide formation when dissolved in water.
In chemistry, alkalis are bases that dissolve in water to yield hydroxide ions. Common alkalis include sodium
In geology and mineralogy, alkalisch describes rocks with a high content of alkalis (alkali metals and related