硷 (jiǎn) - alkali — refers to alkaline substances in chemistry & also used in words related to bases and

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alkali — refers to alkaline substances in chemistry;

also used in words related to bases and alkaline compounds.

alkali — refers to alkaline substances in chemistryalso used in words related to bases and

Usage highlights

alkalialkalinityalkaline substancealkalinity degreesoda ashcaustic soda

Synonyms

  • 碱— alkali (same character in traditional form)
  • 碱性物质— alkaline substance

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Sodium carbonate is an alkali (碱).
  • The soil has high alkalinity (碱性).
  • This cleaner contains alkaline substances (碱性物质).
  • They measured the pH to test for alkalinity (碱度).

Collocations

  • alkali(碱)
  • alkalinity(碱性)
  • alkaline substance(碱性物质)
  • alkalinity degree(碱度)
  • soda ash(纯碱)
  • caustic soda(烧碱)

Idioms

  • Acid-base neutralization(酸碱中和)
  • Acid-base balance(酸碱平衡)
  • Acid-base indicator(酸碱指示剂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily a scientific/chemical term in modern Chinese with no significant historical cultural connotations.
  • The character was simplified from 鹼/鹻 in the Chinese character simplification reform.
  • Used mainly in scientific, industrial, and agricultural contexts rather than daily conversation.

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