Definition: The word "alkalinize" comes from Greek and means to change a substance's chemical composition or physical state to one that is more suitable for another use, in this case, to make it less alkaline. This process occurs when a material has lost its ability to absorb or release hydrogen ions (H+) due to changes in pH. The exact term used to describe the process in the Hebrew Bible refers to "al-karin" which means to change the structure of something so that it can be more easily dissolved in water, and is therefore called alkanization. It was originally used to refer to chemical reactions leading to the formation of a hydroxide ion (OH-), but later became associated with the process of changing something into another substance's alkalinity. The term "alkalinize" is also seen in other languages in the Hebrew Bible and can be translated as "to make more or less acidic." It often refers to chemical reactions that lead to a material becoming less soluble.

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