Bassify vs Basicify: Which is the Right Verb for Making a Solution Basic?

Thread starter Steven Hanna
Start date Apr 22, 2017

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The discussion centers on the appropriate verb for describing the process of making a solution basic. The term "basify" is highlighted as the correct choice, as referenced from Wiktionary. There is some humor in the conversation, with "bassify" being associated with enhancing audio systems or fish, while "alkalize" is also mentioned as a potential alternative. The focus remains on clarifying the correct terminology in a scientific context.

Apr 22, 2017

Steven Hanna

Which is the correct verb to describe the act of making a solution basic?

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Apr 22, 2017

jtbell

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According to https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/basify#English, "basify" is the word you want. To me, "bassify" suggests adding deep sounds to your audio system.

Or something to do with fish.

Apr 24, 2017

rbelli1

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Alkalize?

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