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.
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Common collocations
sodium hydroxidecalcium hydroxide
Etymology
De 'hidro-' (água) + 'óxido'.