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alkali

/ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

Translations

alkalinoun

alkalis

/ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

щелочь

Alkali is used in the production of soap.

Щелочь используется в производстве мыла.

Additional translations

Synonyms

alkaline substance

alkaliadjective

more alkali

Comp.

most alkali

Super.

/ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

/ˈæl.kəˌlaɪ/

Used attributively to describe something containing or relating to alkali; equivalent to 'alkaline'.

Definitions

alkalinoun

A substance that has a pH greater than 7, typically a soluble base that reacts with acids to form salts.

Sodium hydroxide is a common alkali used in many industrial processes.

A group of chemical elements in the periodic table known as the alkali metals, which includes lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, and francium.

Alkali metals are highly reactive, especially with water.

Soluble mineral salts or compounds of alkali metals naturally occurring in some soils or water.

Excessive irrigation can leave alkali on the surface of the fields.

alkaliadjective

Relating to, containing, or having the properties of an alkali; alkaline.

Farmers have to treat alkali soils to improve crop yields.