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hydroxide

nounmasculinetécnico/idɾɔˈksidu/low

hi·dró·xi·do

Definition

(Chemistry) An ionic compound containing the hydroxide anion (OH⁻).
Sodium hydroxide, also known as caustic soda, is a strong base.
Slaked lime is a suspension of calcium hydroxide.
Common collocations
sodium hydroxidecalcium hydroxide

Etymology

De 'hidro-' (água) + 'óxido'.

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