Noun
The word is derived from alkali
of Alkali
Source: Webster's dictionaryOther players include Hawkins(US), Siemer Milling Company (US), Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals (India), Solvay (Belgium), Supraveni Chemicals (India), Spectrum Chemicals Manufacturing Corporation (India), and Engrain (US). Source: Internet
Strong acids cause hydrolysis and loss of viscosity, and alkalies in strong concentration also tend to reduce viscosity. Source: Internet
The alkalies above named appear to be essential to the proper development of the higher vegetable forms. Source: Internet