Difference between Alkalescent and Alkaline

What is the difference between Alkalescent and Alkaline?

Alkalescent as an adjective is slightly alkaline; having the properties of an alkali. while Alkaline as an adjective is of, or relating to an alkali, one of a class of caustic bases.

Alkalescent

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Slightly alkaline; having the properties of an alkali.

Alkaline

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An alkaline battery.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of, or relating to an alkali, one of a class of caustic bases.Having a pH greater than 7.

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