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alkalies Definition


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alkali
noun
    alkalis, alkalies
    1. chem.
      A hydroxide of any of various metallic elements, eg sodium or potassium, that dissolves in water to produce an alkaline solution, and neutralizes acids to form salts.
Etymology: 14c as alcaly: from Arabic al-qali calcinated ashes.



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