How Do You Spell BASIFY?

Pronunciation: [bˈe͡ɪsɪfˌa͡ɪ] (IPA)

Basify is a verb that means to make a substance more basic. The spelling of basify follows a straightforward pattern. It starts with the syllable "base," which is pronounced /beɪs/. The ending "ify" is a suffix that denotes the action of making something. Thus, the word basify is spelled exactly how it sounds: /ˈbeɪsɪfaɪ/. When pronounced, the stress falls on the first syllable, with a long A sound like "bay." Basify is a commonly used term in chemistry, particularly in acid-base reactions.

BASIFY Meaning and Definition

  1. Basify is a verb that refers to the process of making something more basic or alkaline. It is derived from the noun "base," which in chemistry refers to a substance that can accept hydrogen ions or donate electrons.

    In chemistry, to basify a solution means to increase its pH level or to make it more alkaline by adding a base. This can be done by introducing a substance that contains hydroxide ions (OH-) or by removing acidic substances. The addition of a base neutralizes the acid in the solution, resulting in an increase in pH.

    Basification also occurs in biological processes. In this context, it refers to the removal or neutralization of excessive acids present in the body. The body naturally maintains a balance between acidic and basic compounds, and any disturbances in this balance can lead to health issues. To basify the body, one can consume alkaline foods or supplements that help neutralize excess acids and restore the pH balance.

    Outside of the scientific domain, basify can also be used metaphorically to describe a process or action that makes something more fundamental or basic in nature. It can denote simplifying a concept or stripping away unnecessary complexities, resulting in a more straightforward or essential understanding.

  2. To convert into a base.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for BASIFY

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Etymology of BASIFY

The word "basify" is derived from the noun "base" with the addition of the verb-forming suffix "-ify". The noun "base" originated from the Latin word "basis" meaning "foundation" or "support". In chemistry, a base refers to a substance that has the ability to accept protons or release hydroxide ions when dissolved in water. The verb form "basify" emerged in the early 19th century, referring to the process of converting a substance into a base or making it more basic.

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Conjugate verb Basify

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have basified
you would have basified
he/she/it would have basified
we would have basified
they would have basified
I would have basify
you would have basify
he/she/it would have basify
we would have basify
they would have basify

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been basifying
you would have been basifying
he/she/it would have been basifying
we would have been basifying
they would have been basifying

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would basify
you would basify
he/she/it would basify
we would basify
they would basify

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be basifying
you would be basifying
he/she/it would be basifying
we would be basifying
they would be basifying

FUTURE

I will basify
you will basify
he/she/it will basify
we will basify
they will basify

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be basifying
you will be basifying
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we will be basifying
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have basified
you will have basified
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been basifying
you will have been basifying
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we will have been basifying
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IMPERATIVE

you basify
we let´s basify

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to basify

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was basifying
you were basifying
he/she/it was basifying
we were basifying
they were basifying

PAST PARTICIPLE

basified

PAST PERFECT

I had basified
you had basified
he/she/it had basified
we had basified
they had basified

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been basifying
you had been basifying
he/she/it had been basifying
we had been basifying
they had been basifying

PRESENT

I basify
you basify
he/she/it basifies
we basify
they basify

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am basifying
you are basifying
he/she/it is basifying
we are basifying
they are basifying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

basifying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have basified
you have basified
he/she/it has basified
we have basified
they have basified

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been basifying
you have been basifying
he/she/it has been basifying
we have been basifying
they have been basifying

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it basify

SIMPLE PAST

I basified
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we basified
they basified

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