Soluble base or solution of a base (6)

I believe the answer is:

alkali

(Other definitions for alkali that I've seen before include "Antacid" , "Opposite of acid" , "Acid neutraliser" , "Basic stuff" , "Acid-neutralising chemical" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Mail.

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