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Hello, this pronunciation is [sœɡõdɛːʁ] or [sœɡõdaɛ̯ʁ] ? Fort123 ( talk) 17:38, 13 December 2013 (UTC)
In French "ai" is nearly always pronounced ɛ, exceptions usually include an i with a double dots: ï, for example maïs. -- 85.119.25.27 ( talk) 13:58, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
I've read about the term Alkali and I found this passage: "The word "alkali" is derived from Arabic al qalīy (or alkali), meaning the calcined ashes (see calcination), referring to the original source of alkaline substances.". I've noticed to the definition of "calcined ashes" and it seems for me like paradox because the meaning of ashes is something that was burnt, and if we say "calcined ashes" it seems like something unnecessary. Could it be that this words have been written by mistake or is there any explanation for that? Thank you. 213.57.113.25 ( talk) 18:24, 13 December 2013 (UTC)
I'm English so I think I use "which" and "that" interchangeably as relative pronouns. However, the usage notes at wikt:which and wikt:that give a US perspective. If I am writing carefully on WP, should I make an effort to use "which" non-restrictively and "that" restrictively to avoid confusing or irritating people? Is there an easy way to remember, how should I say it, which is which? A mnemonic or a sentence where it is obvious? Thincat ( talk) 22:39, 13 December 2013 (UTC)
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Hello, this pronunciation is [sœɡõdɛːʁ] or [sœɡõdaɛ̯ʁ] ? Fort123 ( talk) 17:38, 13 December 2013 (UTC)
In French "ai" is nearly always pronounced ɛ, exceptions usually include an i with a double dots: ï, for example maïs. -- 85.119.25.27 ( talk) 13:58, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
I've read about the term Alkali and I found this passage: "The word "alkali" is derived from Arabic al qalīy (or alkali), meaning the calcined ashes (see calcination), referring to the original source of alkaline substances.". I've noticed to the definition of "calcined ashes" and it seems for me like paradox because the meaning of ashes is something that was burnt, and if we say "calcined ashes" it seems like something unnecessary. Could it be that this words have been written by mistake or is there any explanation for that? Thank you. 213.57.113.25 ( talk) 18:24, 13 December 2013 (UTC)
I'm English so I think I use "which" and "that" interchangeably as relative pronouns. However, the usage notes at wikt:which and wikt:that give a US perspective. If I am writing carefully on WP, should I make an effort to use "which" non-restrictively and "that" restrictively to avoid confusing or irritating people? Is there an easy way to remember, how should I say it, which is which? A mnemonic or a sentence where it is obvious? Thincat ( talk) 22:39, 13 December 2013 (UTC)