alkali
US /ˈæl.kəl.aɪ/
UK /ˈæl.kəl.aɪ/
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alcali, base
a chemical compound that neutralizes acids, typically having a pH of more than 7, and is often soluble in water. Alkalis include hydroxides of alkali metals and alkaline earth metals.
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Sodium hydroxide is a strong alkali.
L'hydroxyde de sodium est un alcali fort.
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Many cleaning products contain alkalis.
De nombreux produits de nettoyage contiennent des alcalis.