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noun • any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water • a mixture of soluble salts found in arid soils and some bodies of water; detrimental to agriculture | ||||||||
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noun • a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide | ||||||||
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noun • any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt • street name for lysergic acid diethylamide adjective satellite • harsh or corrosive in tone • being sour to the taste • having the characteristics of an acid | ||||||||
Corrosive Substance
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ALKALI which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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ALKALI
Updated: October 11, 2023
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