Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To convert into an alkali; to give alkaline properties to.2. (v. i.) To become changed into an alkali. Thesaurus acetify acidulate alkalify alkalize borate carbonate catalyze chemical chlorinate electrolyze ferment homopolymerize hydrate hydrogenate hydroxylate isomerize nitrate oxidize pepsinate peroxidize phosphatize polymerize reduce sour sulfate sulfatize sulfonate turn sour work |