transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈal-kə-ˌlī ]
noun
( plural -lies or -lis )
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Arabic al-qili the ashes of the plant saltwort
Date: 14th century
1. : a soluble salt obtained from the ashes of plants and consisting largely of potassium or sodium carbonate ; broadly : a substance (as a hydroxide or carbonate of an alkali metal) having marked basic properties — compare base 7a
2. : alkali metal
3. : a soluble salt or a mixture of soluble salts present in some soils of arid regions in quantity detrimental to agriculture