alkali

Definition

  • noun: a substance that has a bitter taste and that forms a salt when mixed with an acid
  • noun: a soluble salt obtained from the ashes of plants and consisting largely of potassium or sodium carbonate

Examples

  • smaller amounts of 'alkali'

  • strong 'alkalis'

Movie quotes

  • (..) but it's mostly rocks. Plant things. Nothing will grow but weeds. What makes you think it's up? Is there sulfur around? Or alkali deposits? Alkali nearby. I don't know sulfur. Is that your son? Yes. -Hi. -Hi. (..)
    2007 There Will Be Blood