hydroxide

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Synonyms: hydride, hydroid, hydroxides, hydrazide, hyperoxide, hydriodide, hydrolise, hydramide, hydrogode, hydrolize, hydroids

Antonyms: hydride, hydroid, hydroxides, hydrazide, hyperoxide, hydriodide, hydrolise, hydramide, hydrogode, hydrolize, hydroids

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|chemistry}} A [[univalent]] [[anion]] (OH⁻) based on the [[hydroxyl]] [[functional group]].<!--encyclopedic info: The hydroxides of [[metal]]s are typically formed by the action of water on the [[oxide]].-->
2. Any [[substance]] containing such an anion.

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