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      »   The noun alkali has 2 meanings (first 1 from tagged texts)
  • base, alkali -- (any of Various1.) Assorted, various -- (of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity; "assorted sizes"; "his disguises are many and various"; "various experiments have failed to disprove the theory"; "cited various reasons for his behavior")

    2.) Respective, several, various -- (considered individually; "the respective club members"; "specialists in their several fields"; "the various reports all agreed")

    various water-soluble Compounds1.) Compound, chemical compound -- ((chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight)

    2.) Compound -- (a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts)

    compounds capable of Turning1.) Turn, turning -- (the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course; "he took a turn to the right")

    2.) Turning -- (act of changing in practice or custom; "the law took many turnings over the years")

    turning litmus Blue1.) Blue, blueness -- (blue color or pigment; resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime; "he had eyes of bright blue")

    2.) Blue -- (blue clothing; "she was wearing blue")

    blue and Reacting1.) React, respond -- (show a response or a reaction to something)

    2.) React -- (undergo a chemical reaction; react with another substance under certain conditions; "The hydrogen and the oxygen react")

    reacting with an Acid1.) Acid -- (any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt)

    2.) Acid, back breaker, battery-acid, dose, dot, Elvis, loony toons, Lucy in the sky with diamonds, pane, superman, window pane, Zen -- (street name for lysergic acid diethylamide)

    acid to Form1.) Form, word form, signifier, descriptor -- (the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something; "the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached")

    2.) Kind, sort, form, variety -- (a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?")

    form a Salt1.) Salt -- (a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal))

    2.) Salt, table salt, common salt -- (white crystalline form of especially sodium chloride used to season and preserve food)

    salt and Water1.) Water, H2O -- (binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent)

    2.) Body of water, water -- (the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean); "they invaded our territorial waters"; "they were sitting by the water's edge")

    water; "bases Include1.) Include -- (have as a part, be made up out of; "The list includes the names of many famous writers")

    2.) Include -- (consider as part of something; "I include you in the list of culprits")

    include oxides and Hydroxides1.) Hydroxide, hydrated oxide -- (a compound of an oxide with water)

    2.) Hydroxide -- (a chemical compound containing the hydroxyl group)

    hydroxides of Metals1.) Metallic element, metal -- (any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.)

    2.) Alloy, metal -- (a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten; "brass is an alloy of zinc and copper")

    metals and ammonia")
  • alkali -- (a Mixture1.) Mixture -- ((chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding))

    2.) Concoction, mixture, intermixture -- (any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients; "he volunteered to taste her latest concoction"; "he drank a mixture of beer and lemonade")

    mixture of Soluble1.) Soluble -- ((of a substance) capable of being dissolved in some solvent (usually water))

    2.) Soluble -- (susceptible of solution or of being solved or explained; "the puzzle is soluble")

    soluble salts Found1.) Found -- (food and lodging provided in addition to money; "they worked for $30 and found")

    1.) Establish, set up, found, launch -- (set up or found; "She set up a literacy program")

    found in Arid1.) Arid, waterless -- (lacking sufficient water or rainfall; "an arid climate"; "a waterless well"; "miles of waterless country to cross")

    2.) Arid, desiccate, desiccated -- (lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless; "a technically perfect but arid performance of the sonata"; "a desiccate romance"; "a prissy and emotionless creature...settles into a mold of desiccated snobbery"-C.J.Rolo)

    arid soils and some Bodies1.) Body, organic structure, physical structure -- (the entire structure of an organism (especially an animal or human being); "he felt as if his whole body were on fire")

    2.) Body, dead body -- (a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person; "they found the body in the lake")

    bodies of Water1.) Water, H2O -- (binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent)

    2.) Body of water, water -- (the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean); "they invaded our territorial waters"; "they were sitting by the water's edge")

    water; detrimental to agriculture)

Related Terms - "Alkali"


Meaning 1 of Alkali
base, Alkali1.) Base, alkali -- (any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water; "bases include oxides and hydroxides of metals and ammonia")

2.) Alkali -- (a mixture of soluble salts found in arid soils and some bodies of water; detrimental to agriculture)

Alkali - Any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water; "bases include oxides and hydroxides of metals and ammonia" compound, chemical compound
  • Vanillin1.) Vanillin -- (a crystalline compound found in vanilla beans and some balsam resins; used in perfumes and flavorings)

    Vanillin - A crystalline compound found in vanilla beans and some balsam resins; used in perfumes and flavorings
  • Acceptor1.) Acceptor -- ((chemistry) in the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated)

    2.) Acceptor -- (the person (or institution) who accepts a check or draft and becomes responsible for paying the party named in the draft when it matures)

    Acceptor - (chemistry) in the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated
  • Adduct1.) Adduct -- (a compound formed by an addition reaction)

    1.) Adduct -- (draw a limb towards the body; "adduct the thigh muscle")

    Adduct - A compound formed by an addition reaction
  • Antiknock1.) Antiknock -- (any of various compounds that are added to gasoline to reduce engine knocking)

    1.) Antiknock -- ((of gasoline) containing tetraethyl lead; "antiknock gasoline")

    Antiknock - Any of various compounds that are added to gasoline to reduce engine knocking
  • Acid1.) Acid -- (any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a Salt1.) Salt -- (a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal))

    2.) Salt, table salt, common salt -- (white crystalline form of especially sodium Chloride1.) Chloride -- (any compound containing a chlorine atom)

    2.) Chloride -- (any salt of hydrochloric acid (containing the chloride ion))

    Chloride - Any compound containing a chlorine atom used to season and preserve food)

    Salt - A compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal))

    2.) Acid, back breaker, battery-acid, dose, dot, Elvis, loony toons, Lucy in the sky with diamonds, pane, superman, window pane, Zen -- (street name for lysergic acid diethylamide)

    Acid - Any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt
  • Arsenide1.) Arsenide -- (a compound of arsenic with a more positive element)

    Arsenide - A compound of arsenic with a more positive element
  • Hydrogen Cyanide1.) Nitrile, nitril, cyanide -- (any of a class of organic compounds containing the cyano radical -CN)

    2.) Cyanide -- (an extremely poisonous salt of hydrocyanic acid)

    Cyanide - Any of a class of organic compounds containing the cyano radical -CN
    1.) Hydrogen cyanide -- (a highly poisonous gas or volatile liquid that smells like bitter almonds; becomes a gas at around 90 degree Fahrenheit and is most dangerous when inhaled; the Anhydride1.) Anhydride -- (a compound formed from one or more other compounds in a reaction resulting in removal of water)

    Anhydride - A compound formed from one or more other compounds in a reaction resulting in removal of water of hydrocyanic acid; used in manufacturing)

    Hydrogen cyanide - A highly poisonous gas or volatile liquid that smells like bitter almonds; becomes a gas at around 90 degree Fahrenheit and is most dangerous when inhaled; the anhydride of hydrocyanic acid; used in manufacturing
  • Anionic compound1.) Anionic compound -- (a compound characterized by an active anion)

    Anionic compound - A compound characterized by an active anion
  • Base1.) Base, alkali -- (any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water; "bases include Oxide1.) Oxide -- (any compound of oxygen with another element or a radical)

    Oxide - Any compound of oxygen with another element or a radicals and Hydroxide1.) Hydroxide, hydrated oxide -- (a compound of an oxide with water)

    2.) Hydroxide -- (a chemical compound containing the hydroxyl group)

    Hydroxide - A compound of an oxide with waters of metals and ammonia")

    2.) Base, base of operations -- (installation from which a military force initiates operations; "the attack wiped out our forward bases")

    Base, Alkali1.) Base, alkali -- (any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water; "bases include oxides and hydroxides of metals and ammonia")

    2.) Alkali -- (a mixture of soluble salts found in arid soils and some bodies of water; detrimental to agriculture)

    Alkali - Any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water; "bases include oxides and hydroxides of metals and ammonia"
  • Binary compound1.) Binary compound -- (chemical compound composed of only two elements)

    Binary compound - Chemical compound composed of only two elements
  • Taurine1.) Taurine -- (a colorless crystalline substance obtained from the bile of mammals)

    1.) Taurine -- (of or relating to or resembling a bull)

    Taurine - A colorless crystalline substance obtained from the bile of mammals
  • Chromogen1.) Chromogen -- (a compound that can be converted to a pigment)

    Chromogen - A compound that can be converted to a pigment
  • Manganese tetroxide1.) Manganese tetroxide -- (an oxide of manganese found naturally as hausmannite)

    Manganese tetroxide - An oxide of manganese found naturally as hausmannite
  • Monomer1.) Monomer -- (a simple compound whose molecules can join together to form Polymer1.) Polymer -- (a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers)

    Polymer - A naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomerss)

    Monomer - A simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers
  • Ozonide1.) Ozonide -- (any of a class of unstable chemical compounds resulting from the addition of ozone to a double bond in an unsaturated compound)

    Ozonide - Any of a class of unstable chemical compounds resulting from the addition of ozone to a double bond in an unsaturated compound
  • Organic compound1.) Organic compound -- (any compound of carbon and another element or a radical)

    Organic compound - Any compound of carbon and another element or a radical
  • Ammine1.) Ammine -- (a complex Inorganic compound1.) Inorganic compound -- (any compound that does not contain carbon)

    Inorganic compound - Any compound that does not contain carbon that contains ammonia molecules)

    Ammine - A complex inorganic compound that contains ammonia molecules
  • Azide1.) Azide -- (a chemical compound containing the azido group combined with an element or radical)

    Azide - A chemical compound containing the azido group combined with an element or radical
  • Bitter principle1.) Bitter principle -- (any one of several hundred compounds having a bitter taste; not admitting of chemical classification)

    Bitter principle - Any one of several hundred compounds having a bitter taste; not admitting of chemical classification
  • Buffer1.) Buffer -- (an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH)

    2.) Fender, buffer, cowcatcher, pilot -- (an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track)

    Buffer - An ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
  • Calcium-cyanamide1.) Calcium-cyanamide, cyanamide -- (a compound used as a fertilizer and as a source of nitrogen compounds)

    Calcium-cyanamide, Cyanamide1.) Cyanamide, cyanamid -- (a weak soluble dibasic acid (the parent acid of cyanamide salts))

    2.) Calcium-cyanamide, cyanamide -- (a compound used as a fertilizer and as a source of nitrogen compounds)

    Cyanamide - A compound used as a fertilizer and as a source of nitrogen compounds
  • Carbonyl1.) Carbonyl -- (a compound containing metal combined with carbon monoxide)

    1.) Carbonyl, carbonylic -- (relating to or containing the carbonyl group)

    Carbonyl - A compound containing metal combined with carbon monoxide
  • Carbon disulfide1.) Carbon disulfide -- (a toxic colorless flammable liquid (CS2); used in the manufacture of rayon and cellophane and carbon Tetrachloride1.) Tetrachloride -- (any compound that contains four chlorine atoms per molecule)

    Tetrachloride - Any compound that contains four chlorine atoms per molecule and as a solvent for rubber)

    Carbon disulfide - A toxic colorless flammable liquid (CS2); used in the manufacture of rayon and cellophane and carbon tetrachloride and as a solvent for rubber
  • Cofactor1.) Cofactor -- (a substance (as a coenzyme) that must join with another to produce a given result)

    Cofactor - A substance (as a coenzyme) that must join with another to produce a given result
  • Cementite1.) Cementite, iron carbide -- (the iron carbide constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle)

    Cementite, Iron carbide1.) Cementite, iron carbide -- (the iron carbide constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle)

    Iron carbide - The iron carbide constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle
  • Chloropicrin1.) Chloropicrin, nitrochloroform -- (a heavy colorless insoluble liquid compound that causes tears and vomiting; used as a pesticide and as tear gas)

    Chloropicrin, Nitrochloroform1.) Chloropicrin, nitrochloroform -- (a heavy colorless insoluble liquid compound that causes tears and vomiting; used as a pesticide and as tear gas)

    Nitrochloroform - A heavy colorless insoluble liquid compound that causes tears and vomiting; used as a pesticide and as tear gas
  • Complex1.) Complex, composite -- (a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts; "the complex of shopping malls, houses, and roads created a new town")

    2.) Complex, coordination compound -- (a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated)

    Complex, Coordination compound1.) Complex, coordination compound -- (a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated)

    Coordination compound - A conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts; "the complex of shopping malls, houses, and roads created a new town"
  • Allomorph1.) Allomorph -- (any of several different crystalline forms of the same chemical compound; "calcium Carbonate1.) Carbonate -- (a salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion CO3))

    1.) Carbonate -- (treat with carbon dioxide; "Carbonated soft drinks")

    Carbonate - A salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion CO3) occurs in the allomorphs calcite and aragonite")

    2.) Allomorph -- (a variant phonological representation of a morpheme; "the final sounds of `bets' and `beds' and `horses' and `oxen' are allomorphs of the English plural morpheme")

    Allomorph - Any of several different crystalline forms of the same chemical compound; "calcium carbonate occurs in the allomorphs calcite and aragonite"
  • Corrosive1.) Corrosive -- (a substance having the tendency to cause corrosion (such a strong acids or alkali))

    1.) Caustic, corrosive, erosive, vitriolic, mordant -- (of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action)

    Corrosive - A substance having the tendency to cause corrosion (such a strong acids or alkali)
  • Aluminate1.) Aluminate -- (a compound of alumina and a metallic oxide)

    Aluminate - A compound of alumina and a metallic oxide
  • Defoliant1.) Defoliant -- (a chemical that is sprayed on plants and causes their leaves to fall off)

    Defoliant - A chemical that is sprayed on plants and causes their leaves to fall off
  • Depilatory1.) Depilatory -- (a chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides)

    2.) Depilatory, depilator, epilator -- (a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair)

    Depilatory - A chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides
  • Dimer1.) Dimer -- (a compound whose molecules are composed of two identical monomers)

    1.) Dim, subdued -- (lacking in light; not bright or harsh; "a dim light beside the bed"; "subdued lights and soft music")

    Dimer - A compound whose molecules are composed of two identical monomers
  • Fixing agent1.) Fixing agent, fixer -- (a chemical compound that sets or fixes something (as a dye or a photographic image))

    Fixing agent, Fixer1.) Fixer, influence peddler -- (someone who intervenes with authorities for a person in trouble (usually using underhand or illegal methods for a fee))

    2.) Fixing agent, fixer -- (a chemical compound that sets or fixes something (as a dye or a photographic image))

    Fixer - A chemical compound that sets or fixes something (as a dye or a photographic image)
  • Formulation1.) Formulation, preparation -- (a substance prepared according to a formula)

    2.) Conceptualization, conceptualisation, formulation -- (inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally)

    Formulation, Preparation1.) Preparation, readying -- (the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose; "preparations for the ceremony had begun")

    2.) Formulation, preparation -- (a substance prepared according to a formula)

    Preparation - A substance prepared according to a formula
  • Enantiomorph1.) Enantiomorph, enantiomer -- (either one of a pair of compounds (crystals or molecules) that are mirror images on each other but are not identical)

    Enantiomorph, Enantiomer1.) Enantiomorph, enantiomer -- (either one of a pair of compounds (crystals or molecules) that are mirror images on each other but are not identical)

    Enantiomer - Either one of a pair of compounds (crystals or molecules) that are mirror images on each other but are not identical
  • Exotherm1.) Exotherm -- (a compound that gives off heat during its formation and absorbs heat during its decomposition)

    Exotherm - A compound that gives off heat during its formation and absorbs heat during its decomposition
  • Goitrogen1.) Goitrogen -- (any substance (such as thiouracil) that induces the formation of a goiter)

    Goitrogen - Any substance (such as thiouracil) that induces the formation of a goiter
  • Benzofuran1.) Benzofuran, coumarone, cumarone -- (a colorless oily compound extracted from coal tar and used in manufacturing synthetic resins)

    Benzofuran, Coumarone1.) Benzofuran, coumarone, cumarone -- (a colorless oily compound extracted from coal tar and used in manufacturing synthetic resins)

    Coumarone, Cumarone1.) Benzofuran, coumarone, cumarone -- (a colorless oily compound extracted from coal tar and used in manufacturing synthetic resins)

    Cumarone - A colorless oily compound extracted from coal tar and used in manufacturing synthetic resins
  • Synthetic1.) Synthetic, synthetic substance -- (a compound made artificially by chemical reactions)

    1.) Man-made, semisynthetic, synthetic -- (not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially; "man-made fibers"; "synthetic leather")

    Synthetic, Synthetic substance1.) Synthetic, synthetic substance -- (a compound made artificially by chemical reactions)

    Synthetic substance - A compound made artificially by chemical reactions
  • Hydrate1.) Hydrate -- (any compound that contains water of crystallization)

    1.) Hydrate -- (supply water or liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance; "the bicyclists must be hydrated frequently")

    Hydrate - Any compound that contains water of crystallization
  • Incense1.) Incense -- (a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned)

    2.) Incense -- (the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned; "incense filled the room")

    Incense - A substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
  • Repellent1.) Repellent, repellant -- (a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water)

    2.) Repellent, repellant -- (a chemical substance that repels animals)

    Repellent, Repellant1.) Repellent, repellant -- (a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water)

    2.) Repellent, repellant -- (a chemical substance that repels animals)

    Repellant - A compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water
  • Repellent1.) Repellent, repellant -- (a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water)

    2.) Repellent, repellant -- (a chemical substance that repels animals)

    Repellent, Repellant1.) Repellent, repellant -- (a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water)

    2.) Repellent, repellant -- (a chemical substance that repels animals)

    Repellant - A compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water
  • Iodocompound1.) Iodocompound -- (a compound containing the covalent iodine radical)

    Iodocompound - A compound containing the covalent iodine radical
  • Isomer1.) Isomer -- (a compound that exists in forms having different arrangements of atoms but the same molecular weight)

    Isomer - A compound that exists in forms having different arrangements of atoms but the same molecular weight
  • Hydroxide1.) Hydroxide, hydrated oxide -- (a compound of an oxide with water)

    2.) Hydroxide -- (a chemical compound containing the hydroxyl group)

    Hydroxide, Hydrated oxide1.) Hydroxide, hydrated oxide -- (a compound of an oxide with water)

    Hydrated oxide - A compound of an oxide with water
  • Menthol1.) Menthol -- (a crystalline compound that has the cool and minty taste and odor that occurs naturally in peppermint oil; used as a flavoring and in medicine to relieve itching, pain, and nasal congestion)

    2.) Menthol -- (a lotion containing menthol which gives it the smell of mint)

    Menthol - A crystalline compound that has the cool and minty taste and odor that occurs naturally in peppermint oil; used as a flavoring and in medicine to relieve itching, pain, and nasal congestion
  • Nitrogen mustard1.) Nitrogen mustard -- (a toxic compound resembling mustard gas in structure; important in cancer treatment)

    Nitrogen mustard - A toxic compound resembling mustard gas in structure; important in cancer treatment
  • Nitride1.) Nitride -- (a compound containing nitrogen and a more electropositive element (such as phosphorus or a metal))

    Nitride - A compound containing nitrogen and a more electropositive element (such as phosphorus or a metal)
  • Preservative1.) Preservative -- (a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition)

    1.) Preservative -- (tending or having the power to preserve; "the timbers should be treated with a preservative")

    Preservative - A chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition
  • Quinone1.) Quinone, benzoquinone -- (any of a class of aromatic yellow compounds including several that are biologically important as coenzymes or acceptors or vitamins; used in making dyes)

    Quinone, Benzoquinone1.) Quinone, benzoquinone -- (any of a class of aromatic yellow compounds including several that are biologically important as coenzymes or acceptors or vitamins; used in making dyes)

    Benzoquinone - Any of a class of aromatic yellow compounds including several that are biologically important as coenzymes or acceptors or vitamins; used in making dyes
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  • Caustic1.) Caustic -- (any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue)

    1.) Acerb, acerbic, acid, acrid, bitter, blistering, caustic, sulfurous, sulphurous, venomous, virulent, vitriolic -- (harsh or corrosive in tone; "an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose"; "a barrage of acid comments"; "her acrid remarks make her many enemies"; "bitter words"; "blistering criticism"; "caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics"; "a sulfurous denunciation"; "a vitriolic critique")

    Caustic - Any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue
  • Nitrate1.) Nitrate -- (any compound containing the nitrate group (such as a salt or ester of nitric acid))

    1.) Nitrate -- (treat with nitric acid, so as to change an organic compound into a nitrate; "nitroglycerin is obtained by nitrating glycerol")

    Nitrate - Any compound containing the nitrate group (such as a salt or ester of nitric acid)
  • Heterocyclic compound1.) Heterocyclic compound, heterocyclic, heterocycle -- (a compound containing a heterocyclic ring)

    Heterocyclic compound, Heterocyclic1.) Heterocyclic compound, heterocyclic, heterocycle -- (a compound containing a heterocyclic ring)

    1.) Heterocyclic -- (containing a closed ring of atoms of which at least one is not a carbon atom)

    Heterocyclic, Heterocycle1.) Heterocyclic compound, heterocyclic, heterocycle -- (a compound containing a heterocyclic ring)

    2.) Heterocyclic ring, heterocycle -- (a ring of atoms of more than one kind; especially a ring of carbon atoms containing at least one atom that is not carbon)

    Heterocycle - A compound containing a heterocyclic ring
  • Silicide1.) Silicide -- (any of various compounds of silicon with a more electropositive element or radical)

    Silicide - Any of various compounds of silicon with a more electropositive element or radical
  • Siloxane1.) Siloxane -- (any of a large class of compounds that have alternate silicon and oxygen atoms)

    Siloxane - Any of a large class of compounds that have alternate silicon and oxygen atoms
  • Sternutator1.) Sternutator, sternutatory -- (a chemical substance that causes sneezing and coughing and crying; "police used a sternutatory to subdue the mob")

    Sternutator, Sternutatory1.) Sternutator, sternutatory -- (a chemical substance that causes sneezing and coughing and crying; "police used a sternutatory to subdue the mob")

    1.) Sternutatory -- (tending to cause sneezing)

    Sternutatory - A chemical substance that causes sneezing and coughing and crying; "police used a sternutatory to subdue the mob"
  • Stripper1.) Stripper -- (a chemical compound used to remove paint or varnish)

    2.) Stripper, stemmer, sprigger -- (a worker who strips the stems from moistened tobacco leaves and binds the leaves together into books)

    Stripper - A chemical compound used to remove paint or varnish
  • Sulfide1.) Sulfide, sulphide -- (a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive)

    Sulfide, Sulphide1.) Sulfide, sulphide -- (a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive)

    Sulphide - A compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive
  • Telluride1.) Telluride -- (any binary compound of tellurium with other more electropositive elements)

    Telluride - Any binary compound of tellurium with other more electropositive elements
  • Tenderizer1.) Tenderizer, tenderiser -- (a substance (as the plant enzyme papain) applied to meat to make it tender)

    Tenderizer, Tenderiser1.) Tenderizer, tenderiser -- (a substance (as the plant enzyme papain) applied to meat to make it tender)

    Tenderiser - A substance (as the plant enzyme papain) applied to meat to make it tender
  • Triazine1.) Triazine -- (any of three isomeric compounds having three carbon and three nitrogen atoms in a six-membered ring)

    Triazine - Any of three isomeric compounds having three carbon and three nitrogen atoms in a six-membered ring
  • Yellowcake1.) Yellowcake, U308 -- (an impure mixture of uranium oxides obtained during the processing of uranium ore)

    Yellowcake, U3081.) Yellowcake, U308 -- (an impure mixture of uranium oxides obtained during the processing of uranium ore)

    U308 - An impure mixture of uranium oxides obtained during the processing of uranium ore
  • Enamel1.) Enamel, tooth enamel -- (hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth)

    2.) Enamel -- (a colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection)

    Enamel - Hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth
  • Pregnanediol1.) Pregnanediol -- (a compound found in women's urine during certain phases of the menstrual cycle and in the urine of pregnant women)

    Pregnanediol - A compound found in women's urine during certain phases of the menstrual cycle and in the urine of pregnant women

Meaning 2 of Alkali
alkali salt
  • Acetate1.) Acetate, ethanoate -- (a salt or ester of acetic acid)

    2.) Acetate rayon, acetate -- (a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate)

    Acetate, Ethanoate1.) Acetate, ethanoate -- (a salt or ester of acetic acid)

    Ethanoate - A salt or ester of acetic acid
  • Citrate1.) Citrate -- (a salt or ester of citric acid)

    1.) Citrate -- (cause to form a salt or ester of citric acid)

    Citrate - A salt or ester of citric acid
  • Arsenate1.) Arsenate -- (a salt or ester of arsenic acid)

    Arsenate - A salt or ester of arsenic acid
  • Chlorate1.) Chlorate -- (any salt of chloric acid)

    Chlorate - Any salt of chloric acid
  • Dibasic salt1.) Dibasic salt -- (a salt derived by replacing two hydrogen atoms per molecule)

    Dibasic salt - A salt derived by replacing two hydrogen atoms per molecule
  • Hypochlorite1.) Hypochlorite -- (any salt or ester of hypochlorous acid)

    Hypochlorite - Any salt or ester of hypochlorous acid
  • Pyrophosphate1.) Pyrophosphate -- (a salt or ester of pyrophosphoric acid)

    Pyrophosphate - A salt or ester of pyrophosphoric acid
  • Sulfonate1.) Sulfonate -- (a salt of sulphonic acid)

    Sulfonate - A salt of sulphonic acid
  • Lactate1.) Lactate -- (a salt or ester of lactic acid)

    1.) Breastfeed, bottle-feed, suckle, suck, nurse, wet-nurse, lactate, give suck -- (give suck to; "The wetnurse suckled the infant"; "You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places")

    Lactate - A salt or ester of lactic acid
  • Perchlorate1.) Perchlorate -- (a salt of perchloric acid)

    Perchlorate - A salt of perchloric acid
  • Ammonium chloride1.) Ammonium chloride, sal ammoniac -- (a white salt used in dry cells)

    Ammonium chloride, Sal ammoniac1.) Ammonium chloride, sal ammoniac -- (a white salt used in dry cells)

    Sal ammoniac - A white salt used in dry cells
  • Benzoate1.) Benzoate -- (any salt or ester of benzoic acid)

    Benzoate - Any salt or ester of benzoic acid
  • Borate1.) Borate -- (a salt or ester of boric acid)

    Borate - A salt or ester of boric acid
  • Borosilicate1.) Borosilicate -- (a salt of boric and silicic acids)

    Borosilicate - A salt of boric and silicic acids
  • Calcium lactate1.) Calcium lactate -- (a white crystalline salt made by the action of lactic acid on calcium carbonate; used in foods (as a baking powder) and given medically as a source of calcium)

    Calcium lactate - A white crystalline salt made by the action of lactic acid on calcium carbonate; used in foods (as a baking powder) and given medically as a source of calcium
  • Calcium stearate1.) Calcium stearate, calcium octadecanoate -- (an insoluble calcium salt of stearic acid and palmitic acid; it is formed when soap is mixed with water that contains calcium ions and is the scum produced in regions of hard water)

    Calcium stearate, Calcium octadecanoate1.) Calcium stearate, calcium octadecanoate -- (an insoluble calcium salt of stearic acid and palmitic acid; it is formed when soap is mixed with water that contains calcium ions and is the scum produced in regions of hard water)

    Calcium octadecanoate - An insoluble calcium salt of stearic acid and palmitic acid; it is formed when soap is mixed with water that contains calcium ions and is the scum produced in regions of hard water
  • Carbamate1.) Carbamate -- (a salt (or ester) of carbamic acid)

    Carbamate - A salt (or ester) of carbamic acid
  • Fulminate1.) Fulminate -- (a salt or ester of fulminic acid)

    1.) Fulminate, rail -- (criticize severely; "He fulminated against the Republicans' plan to cut Medicare"; "She railed against the bad social policies")

    Fulminate - A salt or ester of fulminic acid
  • Chromate1.) Chromate -- (any salt or ester of chromic acid)

    Chromate - Any salt or ester of chromic acid
  • Potassium bromide1.) Potassium bromide -- (a white crystalline salt (KBr) used as a sedative and in photography)

    Potassium bromide - A white crystalline salt (KBr) used as a sedative and in photography
  • Potassium chlorate1.) Potassium chlorate -- (a white salt (KClO3) used in matches, fireworks, and explosives; also used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent)

    Potassium chlorate - A white salt (KClO3) used in matches, fireworks, and explosives; also used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent
  • Potassium dichromate1.) Potassium dichromate -- (an orange-red salt used in making dyes and in photography)

    Potassium dichromate - An orange-red salt used in making dyes and in photography
  • Ferricyanide1.) Ferricyanide -- (salt of ferricyanic acid obtained by oxidation of a Ferrocyanide1.) Ferrocyanide -- (salt of ferrocyanic acid usually obtained by a reaction of a cyanide with iron sulphate)

    Ferrocyanide - Salt of ferrocyanic acid usually obtained by a reaction of a cyanide with iron sulphate)

    Ferricyanide - Salt of ferricyanic acid obtained by oxidation of a ferrocyanide
  • Fluoroboride1.) Fluoroboride -- (a salt of fluoroboric acid)

    Fluoroboride - A salt of fluoroboric acid
  • Fluosilicate1.) Fluosilicate -- (salt of fluosilicic acid)

    Fluosilicate - Salt of fluosilicic acid
  • Glutamate1.) Glutamate -- (a salt or ester of glutamic acid)

    Glutamate - A salt or ester of glutamic acid
  • Halide1.) Halide -- (a salt of any halogen acid)

    Halide - A salt of any halogen acid
  • Isocyanate1.) Isocyanate -- (a salt or ester of isocyanic acid)

    Isocyanate - A salt or ester of isocyanic acid
  • Calcium chloride1.) Calcium chloride -- (a deliquescent salt; used in de-icing and as a drying agent)

    Calcium chloride - A deliquescent salt; used in de-icing and as a drying agent
  • Calcium sulphate1.) Calcium sulphate, calcium sulfate -- (a white salt (CaSO4))

    Calcium sulphate, Calcium sulfate1.) Calcium sulphate, calcium sulfate -- (a white salt (CaSO4))

    Calcium sulfate - A white salt (CaSO4)
  • Manganate1.) Manganate -- (a salt of manganic acid containing manganese as its anion)

    Manganate - A salt of manganic acid containing manganese as its anion
  • Chrome alum1.) Chrome alum -- (a violet-colored salt used in hide tanning and as a mordant in dyeing)

    Chrome alum - A violet-colored salt used in hide tanning and as a mordant in dyeing
  • Tartrate1.) Tartrate -- (a salt or ester of tartaric acid)

    Tartrate - A salt or ester of tartaric acid
  • Oxalacetate1.) Oxalacetate, oxaloacetate -- (a salt or ester of oxalacetic acid)

    Oxalacetate, Oxaloacetate1.) Oxalacetate, oxaloacetate -- (a salt or ester of oxalacetic acid)

    Oxaloacetate - A salt or ester of oxalacetic acid
  • Oxalate1.) Oxalate -- (a salt or ester of oxalic acid)

    Oxalate - A salt or ester of oxalic acid
  • Permanganate1.) Permanganate -- (a dark purple salt of permanganic acid; in water solution it is used as a disinfectant and antiseptic)

    Permanganate - A dark purple salt of permanganic acid; in water solution it is used as a disinfectant and antiseptic
  • Phosphate1.) Phosphate, orthophosphate, inorganic phosphate -- (a salt of phosphoric acid)

    2.) Phosphate -- (carbonated drink with fruit syrup and a little phosphoric acid)

    Phosphate, Orthophosphate1.) Phosphate, orthophosphate, inorganic phosphate -- (a salt of phosphoric acid)

    Orthophosphate, Inorganic phosphate1.) Phosphate, orthophosphate, inorganic phosphate -- (a salt of phosphoric acid)

    Inorganic phosphate - A salt of phosphoric acid
  • Polyphosphate1.) Polyphosphate -- (a salt or ester of polyphosphoric acid)

    Polyphosphate - A salt or ester of polyphosphoric acid
  • Propenoate1.) Propenoate, acrylate -- (a salt or ester of propenoic acid)

    Propenoate, Acrylate1.) Propenoate, acrylate -- (a salt or ester of propenoic acid)

    Acrylate - A salt or ester of propenoic acid
  • Salicylate1.) Salicylate -- (a salt of salicylic acid (included in several commonly used drugs))

    Salicylate - A salt of salicylic acid (included in several commonly used drugs)
  • Double salt1.) Double salt -- (a solution of two simple salts that forms a single substance on crystallization)

    Double salt - A solution of two simple salts that forms a single substance on crystallization
  • Bile salt1.) Bile salt -- (a salt of bile acid and a base; functions as an emulsifier of lipids and fatty acids)

    Bile salt - A salt of bile acid and a base; functions as an emulsifier of lipids and fatty acids
  • Glauber's salt1.) Glauber's salt, Glauber's salts -- ((Na2SO4.10H2O) a colorless salt used as a cathartic)

    Glauber's salt, Glauber's salts1.) Glauber's salt, Glauber's salts -- ((Na2SO4.10H2O) a colorless salt used as a cathartic)

    1.) Glauber's salt, Glauber's salts -- ((Na2SO4.10H2O) a colorless salt used as a cathartic)

    Glauber's salts - (Na2SO4.10H2O) a colorless salt used as a cathartic
  • Cream of tartar1.) Cream of tartar, tartar, potassium bitartrate, potassium hydrogen tartrate -- (a salt used especially in baking powder)

    Cream of tartar, Tartar1.) Cream of tartar, tartar, potassium bitartrate, potassium hydrogen tartrate -- (a salt used especially in baking powder)

    2.) Dragon, tartar -- (a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman)

    Tartar, Potassium bitartrate1.) Cream of tartar, tartar, potassium bitartrate, potassium hydrogen tartrate -- (a salt used especially in baking powder)

    Potassium bitartrate, Potassium hydrogen tartrate1.) Cream of tartar, tartar, potassium bitartrate, potassium hydrogen tartrate -- (a salt used especially in baking powder)

    Potassium hydrogen tartrate - A salt used especially in baking powder
  • Sodium chlorate1.) Sodium chlorate -- (a colorless salt (NaClO3) used as a weed killer and an antiseptic)

    Sodium chlorate - A colorless salt (NaClO3) used as a weed killer and an antiseptic
  • Bichromate1.) Bichromate, dichromate -- (a salt of the hypothetical dichromic acid)

    Bichromate, Dichromate1.) Bichromate, dichromate -- (a salt of the hypothetical dichromic acid)

    Dichromate - A salt of the hypothetical dichromic acid
  • Sodium dichromate1.) Sodium dichromate, sodium bichromate -- (a red-orange salt used as a mordant)

    Sodium dichromate, Sodium bichromate1.) Sodium dichromate, sodium bichromate -- (a red-orange salt used as a mordant)

    Sodium bichromate - A red-orange salt used as a mordant
  • Microcosmic salt1.) Microcosmic salt -- (a white salt present in urine and used to test for metal oxides)

    Microcosmic salt - A white salt present in urine and used to test for metal oxides
  • Silicate1.) Silicate -- (a salt or ester derived from silicic acid)

    Silicate - A salt or ester derived from silicic acid
  • Sodium carbonate1.) Sodium carbonate, washing soda, sal soda, soda ash, soda -- (a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper)

    Sodium carbonate, Washing soda1.) Sodium carbonate, washing soda, sal soda, soda ash, soda -- (a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper)

    Washing soda, Sal soda1.) Sodium carbonate, washing soda, sal soda, soda ash, soda -- (a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper)

    Sal soda, Soda ash1.) Sodium carbonate, washing soda, sal soda, soda ash, soda -- (a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper)

    Soda ash, Soda1.) Sodium carbonate, washing soda, sal soda, soda ash, soda -- (a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper)

    2.) Pop, soda, soda pop, soda water, tonic -- (a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring; "in New England they call sodas tonics")

    Soda - A sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
  • Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose1.) Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose -- (a gummy substance that is a sodium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose; used as a thickening or emulsifying agent)

    Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose - A gummy substance that is a sodium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose; used as a thickening or emulsifying agent
  • Sodium fluoride1.) Sodium fluoride -- (a colorless crystalline salt of sodium (NaF) used in fluoridation of water and to prevent tooth decay)

    Sodium fluoride - A colorless crystalline salt of sodium (NaF) used in fluoridation of water and to prevent tooth decay
  • Sulfate1.) Sulfate, sulphate -- (a salt or ester of sulphuric acid)

    1.) Sulfate -- (convert into a sulfate)

    Sulfate, Sulphate1.) Sulfate, sulphate -- (a salt or ester of sulphuric acid)

    Sulphate - A salt or ester of sulphuric acid
  • Thiocyanate1.) Thiocyanate -- (a salt of thiocyanic acid; formed when alkaline cyanides are fused with sulfur)

    Thiocyanate - A salt of thiocyanic acid; formed when alkaline cyanides are fused with sulfur
  • Tungstate1.) Tungstate -- (a salt of tungstic acid)

    Tungstate - A salt of tungstic acid
  • Urate1.) Urate -- (a salt of uric acid)

    Urate - A salt of uric acid
  • Vanadate1.) Vanadate -- (a salt or ester of vanadic acid; an anion containing pentavalent vanadium)

    Vanadate - A salt or ester of vanadic acid; an anion containing pentavalent vanadium
  • Xanthate1.) Xanthate -- (a salt or ester of xanthic acid)

    Xanthate - A salt or ester of xanthic acid

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