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Definition of Hydroxide
1. Noun. A compound of an oxide with water.
Exact synonyms: Hydrated Oxide
Generic synonyms: Chemical Compound, Compound
Specialized synonyms: Aluminium Hydroxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrated Aluminium Oxide, Hydrated Aluminum Oxide, Calcium Hydrate, Calcium Hydroxide, Caustic Lime, Hydrated Lime, Lime, Lime Hydrate, Slaked Lime, Magnesium Hydroxide, Caustic Potash, Potash, Potassium Hydroxide, Caustic Soda, Sodium Hydroxide
Generic synonyms: Chemical Compound, Compound
Specialized synonyms: Aluminium Hydroxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrated Aluminium Oxide, Hydrated Aluminum Oxide, Calcium Hydrate, Calcium Hydroxide, Caustic Lime, Hydrated Lime, Lime, Lime Hydrate, Slaked Lime, Magnesium Hydroxide, Caustic Potash, Potash, Potassium Hydroxide, Caustic Soda, Sodium Hydroxide
2. Noun. A chemical compound containing the hydroxyl group.
Definition of Hydroxide
1. n. A hydrate; a substance containing hydrogen and oxygen, made by combining water with an oxide, and yielding water by elimination. The hydroxides are regarded as compounds of hydroxyl, united usually with basic element or radical; as, calcium hydroxide ethyl hydroxide.
Definition of Hydroxide
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Medical Definition of Hydroxide
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