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hydroxide

Pronunciation: /haɪˈdɹɒks.aɪd/

The English word “hydroxide” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A univalent anion (OH⁻) based on the hydroxyl functional group.
  2. Any substance containing such an anion.

Etymology

From hydro- + oxide.

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