Any of certain British Acts of Parliament regulating alkali manufacture and including controls on the emission by chemical works of harmful substances to the atmosphere.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Acts of Parliament.
Definition of Alkali Act in US English:
Alkali Act
noun
Any of certain British Acts of Parliament regulating alkali manufacture and including controls on the emission by chemical works of harmful substances to the atmosphere.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Acts of Parliament.