An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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alkali
  قلیا  
qalyâ (#)
Fr.: alcali  

A substance that dissolves in water to give hydroxide ions. A generic name for → bases.

Etymology (EN): M.E. alkaly, from M.fr. alcali, M.L. alkali, from Ar. al-qily (القلی) “salt wort,” a plant growing in alkaline soils.

Etymology (PE): Qalyâ, loan from Ar., as above.