word
Alkali
A-lkuh-ly
/ˈælkʌˌlaɪ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
alkali
Dictionary meaning
Any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water.
Synonyms: base
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