name
kali
KA-lee
name
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A major Hindu goddess associated with time, destruction, and the defeat of evil, often depicted with dark skin and a fierce expression.
"The temple held a festival honoring Kali during the autumn."
noun
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Alkali — a chemical substance such as potash or soda ash.
"Early soap makers extracted kali from wood ash."
How to Use Kali
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often refers to the Hindu goddess Kali; less commonly, an old chemistry term for alkali.
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Etymology
The chemical sense comes from Arabic qily via "alkali"; the goddess's name is Sanskrit, related to "kala" meaning time or death.