noun
alkali
Alkali (noun) means a strong chemical base, such as soda or potash, that dissolves easily and reacts with acids to form salts.
noun
1
A strong chemical base, such as soda or potash, that dissolves easily and reacts with acids to form salts.
2
Mineral substances, other than ordinary salt, dissolved in soil and natural water.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like alkali.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Etymology
Came into English from French alcali, from Medieval Latin alcali, ultimately from Arabic اَلْقِلْي (al-qily, “alkali, ashes (in reference to ashes of the saltwort)”), which is related to قَلَى (qalā, “to roast in a pan, fry”).
Synonyms
View more →Antonyms
Related words
Rhymes for alkali
See all rhymes for alkali →Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of alkali?
"alkali" (noun) means a strong chemical base, such as soda or potash, that dissolves easily and reacts with acids to form salts.
What is another word for alkali?
Other words for "alkali" include base.
What is the opposite of alkali?
The opposite of "alkali" is acid.
What are the different meanings of alkali?
"alkali" has 2 main meanings: 1. A strong chemical base, such as soda or potash, that dissolves easily and reacts with acids to form salts; 2. Mineral substances, other than ordinary salt, dissolved in soil and natural water.
