alkalis

[US]/ˈælkaɪlɪz/
[UK]/ˈælkəˌlaɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A class of basic chemical compounds that are soluble in water and react with acids to form salts and water. ; Also known as bases, they have a pH greater than 7 and are often bitter tasting.

Phrases & Collocations

alkalis in water

alkalit vedessä

strong alkalis solution

vahva alkaliliuos

alkalis for cleaning

alkalit puhdistukseen

alkalis in industry

alkalit teollisuudessa

reactions with alkalis

reaktiot alkaliinien kanssa

Example Sentences

many household cleaners contain alkalis.

monet kodin puhdistusaineet sisältävät alkaleja.

the soil in this region is alkaline.

tämän alueen maaperä on alkalista.

sodium hydroxide is a strong alkali.

natriumhydroksidi on vahva alkali.

acids and alkalis react with each other.

hapot ja alkaalit reagoivat keskenään.

she added a few drops of alkali to neutralize the acid.

hän lisäsi muutaman tipan alkaliä neutraloidakseen hapon.

the ph scale measures the alkalinity or acidity of a substance.

ph-asteikko mittaa aineen alkaliteettia tai happamuutta.

exposure to alkalis can cause burns.

altistuminen alkaleille voi aiheuttaa palovammoja.

alkali metals are highly reactive.

alkalimetallit ovat erittäin reaktiivisia.

the solution became alkaline after the addition of the base.

liuoksen pH-arvo nousi alkaliseksi emäksen lisäämisen jälkeen.

alkalis are used in many industrial processes.

alkaleja käytetään monissa teollisuusprosesseissa.

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