hydroxide
(hy-drox-ide)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 a compound of an oxide with water; 2 a chemical compound containing the hydroxyl group
Example Sentence
Hydroxide can function as a base and as a ligand.
Synonyms
hydrated oxide; compound of oxide with water; hydroxyl group compound
Antonyms
brick wall
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hydroxide
Rhymes
- hydroxide
- monoxide