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of or denoting or of the nature of or containing a base

relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7

the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions

serving as a base or starting point

preceding all others in time or space or degree

pertaining to or constituting a base or basis

serving as or forming a base

of or being the essential or basic part