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Alkaline chemical (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

base

(Other definitions for base that I've seen before include "Vile; basis" , "Starting point; wicked" , "Ignoble; bottom" , "Foundation; counterfeit" , "Ignoble; low part" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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