Hydroxide
/haɪˈdɹɒks.aɪd/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A univalent anion (OH⁻) based on the hydroxyl functional group.
"A sample of carbon removed from the ocean in the solid form of calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide from UCLA's SeaChange program -- now known as Equatic -- in 2023."
- 2 a chemical compound containing the hydroxyl group wordnet
- 3 Any substance containing such an anion.
- 4 a compound of an oxide with water wordnet
Example
More examples"Sodium hydroxide is quite hygroscopic."
Etymology
From hydro- + oxide.