plural alkalies or alkalis
chemistry
: a substance that has a bitter taste and that forms a salt when mixed with an acid
strong alkalis
smaller amounts of alkali
Note: An alkali has a pH of more than 7.
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“Alkali.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/alkali. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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