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How to say: alkali

Spelling: Alkali Syllables  alkali
US accent
/ˈælkəlˌaɪ/
UK accent
/ˈalkəlˌaɪ/
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Definition

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

e.g. “bases include oxides and hydroxides of metals and ammonia”

Cross intents

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