Definitions and Examples of alkaline, sweet
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a pH greater than 7; basic or non-acidic in nature.
Example
Baking soda is an alkaline substance that can be used to neutralize acidic substances.
Having a taste that is opposite to sour; containing sugar or a similar substance.
Example
She added some sugar to the lemonade to make it sweet and less sour.
Key Differences: alkaline vs sweet
- 1Alkaline refers to a basic or non-acidic substance, while subacidulous refers to a slightly acidic substance.
- 2Sweet refers to a taste that is opposite to sour, while subacidulous refers to a substance that is slightly acidic.
Effective Usage of alkaline, sweet
- 1Chemistry: Use subacidulous and alkaline to describe the acidity or basicity of substances.
- 2Cooking: Use sweet to describe the taste of food and beverages.
- 3Science: Incorporate these antonyms in scientific discussions to describe the properties of substances.
Remember this!
The antonyms of subacidulous are alkaline and sweet. Use alkaline to describe basic or non-acidic substances, and sweet to describe the taste that is opposite to sour. These words can be used in chemistry, cooking, and science discussions to describe the properties of substances.