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Definitions of hydroxide
  1. noun
    a compound of an oxide with water

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  2. noun
    a chemical compound containing the hydroxyl group
Definition that contains hydroxide
  • lime a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
  • lye a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide
  • quicklime a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
  • mercerized of cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide to shrink it and increase its luster and affinity for dye
  • bauxite a clay-like mineral; the chief ore of aluminum; composed of aluminum oxides and aluminum hydroxides; used as an abrasive and catalyst
  • limewater solution of calcium hydroxide in water used as an antacid
  • tourmaline a mineral that is a complex borosilicate and hydroxide of aluminum containing iron and magnesium and calcium and lithium and sodium; it is usually black but occurs in transparent colored forms that are used as gemstones
  • calcium oxide a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
  • nickel-iron accumulator a storage battery having a nickel oxide cathode and an iron anode with an electrolyte of potassium hydroxide; each cell gives about 1.2 volts
  • unslaked lime a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
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