1. A strongly basic substance yielding hydroxaide ions (OH-) in solution; e.g., sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide.
2. Syn: base(3).
3. Syn: alkali metal.
Origin
caustic alkali
fixed alkali
vegetable alkali
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1. A strongly basic substance yielding hydroxaide ions (OH-) in solution; e.g., sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide.
2. Syn: base(3).
3. Syn: alkali metal.
Origin
caustic alkali
fixed alkali
vegetable alkali