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Noun: hydroxide  hI'drók,sId
  1. A chemical compound containing the hydroxyl group
    "Sodium hydroxide is commonly used in soap making"
     
  2. A compound of an oxide with water
    "Rust is a common example of a hydroxide";
    - hydrated oxide

Derived forms: hydroxides

Type of: chemical compound, compound

Encyclopedia: Hydroxide