Definition of 'alkali'
noun plural -lis or -lies
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nounWord forms: plural ˈalkaˌlies or ˈalkaˌlis
1.
any base or hydroxide, as soda, potash, etc. that is soluble in water and gives a high concentration of hydroxyl ions in solution; specif., any of the hydroxides and carbonates of the alkali metals
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They were approaching an area of alkali pans, where concealment was much more difficult. HAMMERFALL (2001)
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