kali- root words — words with the kali- root

The root kali- comes from Arabic qali, meaning ashes of saltwort. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including alkalise, alkalize. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the kali- root

Explore words with kali- — words containing the kali- root and sharing its sense of "ashes of saltwort". Examples include alkalise, alkalize. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does kali- mean?

The kali- root means ashes of saltwort, from Arabic qali. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.