ALKALI
/ˈæl.kə.laɪ/
6-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points
Meaning of ALKALI
- One of a class of caustic bases, such as soda, soda ash, caustic soda, potash, ammonia, and lithia, whose distinguishing peculiarities are solubility in alcohol and water, uniting with oils and fats to form soap, neutralizing and forming salts with acids, turning to brown several vegetable yellows, and changing reddened litmus to blue.
- (Western United States) Soluble mineral matter, other than common salt, contained in soils of natural waters.
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About the word ALKALI
Is "ALKALI" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "ALKALI" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "ALKALI" worth?
In Scrabble, "ALKALI" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.
What does "ALKALI" mean?
One of a class of caustic bases, such as soda, soda ash, caustic soda, potash, ammonia, and lithia, whose distinguishing peculiarities are solubility in alcohol and water, uniting with oils and fats to form soap, neutralizing and forming salts with acids, turning to brown several vegetable yellows, and changing reddened litmus to blue.
Does "ALKALI" have any anagrams?
No, "ALKALI" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.