hydroxide

Meanings

Plural: hydroxides

Noun

a compound of an oxide with water
a chemical compound containing the hydroxyl group
A univalent anion (OH⁻) based on the hydroxyl functional group.
Any substance containing such an anion.

Origin / Etymology

From hydro- + oxide.

Synonyms

hydrated oxide

Scrabble Score: 24

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Words With Friends Score: 22

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