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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 42% | 5 | Potassium or sodium, e.g. | |
| 3 | 42% | 4 | Potassium and sodium hydroxides | |
Potassium Sodium Etc Crossword Clue
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ALKALIS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ALKALIS
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "ALKALIS" which means:
- noun
- • Any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water
- • A mixture of soluble salts found in arid soils and some bodies of water; detrimental to agriculture
An example sentence would be:
- • "Sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide are common examples of strong alkalis."
- • "Some alkalis, like ammonia, have a strong odor and can cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory system."
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| New York Times08 Nov 1981 | Across 117 | |
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