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alkali

🇬🇧 UK/'ælkәlai/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A soluble base substance, such as sodium hydroxide or potassium, that neutralizes acids and turns litmus blue

碱，碱性物质

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
alkaliother
=alkali

Common Collocations

  • 1.strong alkali强碱
  • 2.alkali metal碱金属
  • 3.alkali solution碱液

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Alkali substances are used to neutralize acid in chemistry experiments.

  • 2.

    Alkali substances are used in soap manufacturing.

  • 3.

    The soil's high alkali content made it unsuitable for most crops.

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