"caustic alkali" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: caustic alkalis [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} caustic alkali (countable and uncountable, plural caustic alkalis)
  1. (inorganic chemistry, dated) The hydrate of potassium (called caustic potash) or sodium (caustic soda). Tags: countable, dated, uncountable Categories (topical): Inorganic compounds, Potassium, Sodium
    Sense id: en-caustic_alkali-en-noun-ubqazU-t Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: chemistry, inorganic-chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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