English dictionary

alkali

/'/&/lk/@/,l/aI/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.substance

Synonyms base

Source: WordNet 3.0
a mixture of soluble salts found in arid soils and some bodies of water; detrimental to agriculture

noun.substance

Source: WordNet 3.0
Soda ash; caustic soda, caustic potash, etc.

noun

Source: webster1913
Soluble mineral matter, other than common salt, contained in soils of natural waters.

noun

Source: webster1913