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Alkalinization
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A process that lowers the amount of acid in a solution. In medicine, an alkali, such as sodium bicarbonate, may be given to patients to lower high levels of acid in the blood or urine that can be caused by certain medicines or conditions. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A process in which the hydrogen ion concentration of a solution is decreased, resulting in an increase in alkalinity. Pharmaceuticals that have the capacity to buffer blood or urine solutes are often classified as alkaline agents. (NCI Thesaurus)
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