Aren't all bases soluble in water? what is an example of an Alkali?

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A base may or may not be soluble in water.
Those bases which are soluble in water are called alkali. e.g.NaOH, KOH elc..

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Aren't all bases soluble in water? what is an example of an Alkali?

A base may or may not be soluble in water.Those bases which are soluble in water are called alkali. e.g.NaOH, KOH elc..

A base may or may not be soluble in water.
Those bases which are soluble in water are called alkali. e.g.NaOH, KOH elc..