Meaning of the word alkalis in English
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alkalis
US /ˈæl.kə.laɪz/
UK /ˈæl.kə.laɪz/
Plural Noun
soluble bases, typically hydroxides of alkali metals, that neutralize acids and turn litmus blue; they are used in making soaps, detergents, and other chemicals
Example:
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Many cleaning products contain strong alkalis.
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The chemist carefully handled the concentrated alkalis.
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