Base that dissolves in water Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Monday, June 30, 2025 · 11-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, June 30, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 30, 2025 · 11-Down · 6 letters
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any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water; "bases include oxides and hydroxides of metals and ammonia"
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