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alkali

Main Entry: al·ka·li

Pronunciation: \ˈal-kə-ˌlī\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural al·ka·lies or al·ka·lis

: a substance (as a hydroxide or carbonate of an alkali metal) having marked basic properties—compare base

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