| Main Entry: | alkaline |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | being basic, not acid (chemically) |
Synonyms: |
acrid, alkalescent, alkali, antacid, bitter, caustic, neutralizing, salty, soluble |
| Main Entry: | caustic |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | burning, corrosive |
Synonyms: |
abrasive, acerbic, acid, acrid, alkaline, astringent, biting, corroding, erosive, keen, mordant, pungent, tart |
Antonyms: |
calm, mild, soothing |
| Main Entry: | salty |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | flavored with sodium chloride |
Synonyms: |
acrid, alkaline, brackish, briny, highly flavored, oversalted, pungent, saliferous, saline, salt, salted, saltish, sour |
Antonyms: |
bland, unsalted, unsalty |