Soluble base or a solution of a base (6)

I believe the answer is:

alkali

(Other definitions for alkali that I've seen before include "bases" , "Chemical base" , "Substance that neutralises acid" , "In pH terms, not acid" , "base solution" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Mail.

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