Hydroxide Meaning in English

word

US

haɪˈdɹɑksaɪd

hy-DRAHK-syde

UK

haɪdɹˈɒksaɪd

hy-DROK-syde

Definition

A chemical compound containing the group OH, made of oxygen and hydrogen together, usually found in bases like sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly in scientific and technical contexts, especially chemistry. Common compounds: 'sodium hydroxide' (NaOH), 'potassium hydroxide' (KOH). Not used in everyday language. Often appears as part of the full compound name.

• Spanish: hidróxido
• Portuguese (BR): hidróxido
• Portuguese (PT): hidróxido
• Chinese (Simplified): 氢氧化物
• Chinese (Traditional): 氫氧化物
• Hindi: हाइड्रॉक्साइड
• Arabic: هيدروكسيد
• Bengali: হাইড্রোক্সাইড
• Russian: гидроксид
• Japanese: 水酸化物
• Vietnamese: hydroxit
• Korean: 수산화물
• Turkish: hidroksit
• Urdu: ہائیڈرو آکسائیڈ
• Indonesian: hidroksida

Example Sentences

Sodium hydroxide is used to make soap.

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Potassium hydroxide can be dangerous if touched.

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The formula for hydroxide is OH.

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Be careful, that cleaning product contains hydroxide.

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Chemists often use hydroxide to change the pH of a solution.

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If you see the word hydroxide on a bottle, handle it with care.

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