Hydroxide Definition & Meaning

hydroxide
noun
  1. a compound of an oxide with water
  2. a chemical compound containing the hydroxyl group

"Hydroxide" in song lyrics

See how hydroxide is used in real songs:

  • "C-O-H-O-2 wine water solution of calcium hydroxide"
    Blackalicious — Chemical Calisthenics
  • "hydroponic and calcium hydroxide"
    AOL — AOL
  • "sodium hydroxide"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "hydroxide"

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