| Agricultural potential is limited by the high alkalinity of the soil and its poor water retention. |
| The sulfite provides sufficient alkalinity to activate and maintain the developing process, and in addition acts as a solvent. |
| If more alkalinity was needed, then borax, sodium metaborate, sodium carbonate, or even lye were used. |
| Precipitating water softeners increase alkalinity of the cleaning solution and this may damage skin and other materials being cleaned. |
| Loss of carbon dioxide increases alkalinity and causes a slight diminution in the protein content of the egg. |
| To avoid these troubles, the substrate must be tested for alkalinity, water vapor and moisture emission. |
