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hydroxide

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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.”

sodium hydroxidecalcium hydroxide