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Nov 7, 2017
The word 'alkali' is a noun , a word for a chemical substance.
The word 'alkaline' is an adjective , a word that describes a noun as having the properties of this chemical substance.
Explanation:
Example uses:
Calcium carbonate is an example of an alkali. (noun)
Nuts and legumes are considered alkaline foods. (adjective)