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alkali
/ˈæl.kəˌlaɪ/
noun 2
Collocations
3ADJ.
atomic
ALKALI + NOUN
metal, metals
PREP.
with
Definitions
noun
1
One of a class of caustic bases, such as soda, soda ash, caustic soda, potash, ammonia, and lithia, whose distinguishing characteristics are dissolving in alcohol and water, uniting with oils and fats to form soap, neutralizing and forming
2
Soluble mineral matter, other than common salt, contained in soils of natural waters.
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noun — any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning li
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Example Bank
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Lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, caesium and francium are alkali metals.
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Calcium is not an alkali metal.
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Lithium is an alkali metal with atomic number 3 and element symbol Li.
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Lithium is an alkali metal.
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