alkali
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/ˈælkəlaɪ/
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/ˈælkəlaɪ/
A substance that neutralizes acids and forms salts when mixed with water.
Baking soda is an alkali that can be used to neutralize the acidity in a recipe.
小苏打是一种碱性物质,可以用来中和食谱中的酸性。