Chemical with a pH above seven (6)

I believe the answer is:

alkali

(Other definitions for alkali that I've seen before include "Acid-neutralising substance" , "Antacid" , "Acid-neutralising chemical" , "Basic stuff" , "Compound turning litmus blue" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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