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ALKALI

(noun)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Alkali.

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Alkali - as a noun

Any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water

Example: "Bases include oxides and hydroxides of metals and ammonia"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
base
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chemical compoundcompound
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A mixture of soluble salts found in arid soils and some bodies of water; detrimental to agriculture

Example Sentences

"An alkali is a chemical compound that can neutralize an acid."
"Sodium hydroxide is a strong alkali."
"The pH of an alkali is usually higher than 7."
"Ammonia is considered to be a weak alkali."
"Many alkalis are corrosive and can cause skin burns."
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Word Game Points

Is ALKALI a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, alkali is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ALKALI has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is ALKALI a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, alkali is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ALKALI has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is ALKALI a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, alkali is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ALKALI has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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