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alkali definition

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any compound that has highly basic properties. Alkalis are often hydroxides of alkali metals (metals that belong to group IA of the periodic table, including Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, and Fr).

See also:

Alkyl Group definition
Adrenodoxin definition
AFM definition
aluminum (Al) definition
Alpha() helix definition