HeyRuaHow to say “alkali” in Irish
- Irish:
- alcaile
- English:
- alkali
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-kal-ih” /ˈalˠkəlʲə/
- Plural:
- alcailí (alkalis)
- Genitive singular:
- alcaile, na halcaile (e.g. tiúchan na halcaile, concentration of the alkali)
- Genitive plural:
- alcailí, na n-alcailí (e.g. airíonna na n-alcailí, the properties of the alkalis)
What does “alcaile” mean?
- alkali
- A chemical substance that neutralises acids and forms a solution with a pH above seven.Also: base, alkaline substance.
“Alcaile” with the article
The plural of alkali in Irish is alcailí. Here is alcaile after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Alcaile” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using alcaile, the Irish word for alkali.
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Alkali in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for alkali?
The Irish for alkali is alcaile (pronounced “AL-kal-ih”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is alcailí.
How do you pronounce alcaile in Irish?
Alcaile is said like “AL-kal-ih” (IPA /ˈalˠkəlʲə/).
What is the plural of alkali in Irish?
The plural of alcaile is alcailí; with the article, na halcailí means “the alkalis”. The genitive plural is alcailí, as in airíonna na n-alcailí (the properties of the alkalis).
Why does alcaile sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an alcaile (the alkali), a halcaile (her alkali), a n-alcaile (their alkali), na halcailí (the alkalis).
What is the opposite of 'alcaile'?
The opposite is 'aigéad' (acid); in chemistry 'bun' (base) is also used for related substances.
