Thursday Morning Riddle

I’m a bag on the diamond; a number that’s squared;
I’m ignoble desire; where soldiers prepared;
I’m the first coat of paint; loyal voters declared;
And I turn into salt when with acid I’m paired.

Who am I?

UPDATE: Riddle solved by Asher. See comments for answer.

2 Responses to “Thursday Morning Riddle”

  1. Asher Says:

    BASE

  2. Bill Says:

    BASE is correct. Way to go, Asher!

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