HeyRuaHow to say “alkalinity” in Irish
- Irish:
- alcaileacht
- English:
- alkalinity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-kal-yukht” /ˈalˠəkəlʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- alcaileachta, na halcaileachta (e.g. leibhéal na halcaileachta, level of alkalinity)
What does “alcaileacht” mean?
- alkalinity
- The quality or degree of being alkaline, as opposed to acidic, in chemistry.Also: alkalineness, basicity.
“Alcaileacht” with the article
Here is alcaileacht after the article (an t-alt).
an alcaileacht
the alkalinity
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Alcaileacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using alcaileacht, the Irish word for alkalinity.
Tomhaiseann an tástáil seo alcaileacht an uisce.
This test measures the alkalinity of the water.
Tá an alcaileacht ró-ard san ithir seo.
The alkalinity is too high in this soil.
Rinneamar staidéar ar an alcaileacht sa rang ceimice.
We studied alkalinity in chemistry class.
D'ardaigh leibhéal na halcaileachta sa loch.
The level of alkalinity in the lake rose.
Is féidir alcaileacht a thomhas le scála pH.
Alkalinity can be measured with the pH scale.
Bíonn tionchar ag alcaileacht ar fhás plandaí.
Alkalinity affects plant growth.
Laghdaigh siad alcaileacht na linne snámha.
They reduced the alkalinity of the swimming pool.
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Alkalinity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for alkalinity?
The Irish for alkalinity is alcaileacht (pronounced “AL-kal-yukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce alcaileacht in Irish?
Alcaileacht is said like “AL-kal-yukht” (IPA /ˈalˠəkəlʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does alcaileacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for alcaileacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does alcaileacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an alcaileacht (the alkalinity), a halcaileacht (her alkalinity), a n-alcaileacht (their alkalinity).
What is the opposite of alcaileacht?
The opposite is aigéadacht, acidity. An alkali itself is alcaile.
