hydroxide

A chemical compound that contains the hydroxyl group or is formed by the combination of an oxide with water.

• 🇪🇸Compuesto químico que contiene un grupo hidroxilo o que resulta de la combinación de un óxido con agua; también se usa para referirse a las bases o álcalis que liberan iones hidróxido en disolución.

1. Chemical compound with hydroxyl group C1 formal scientific

   A chemical compound that contains one or more hydroxyl groups (OH⁻) and is typically a base.

   • Sodium hydroxide is a strong base used in soap making.
   • The solution of calcium hydroxide is known as limewater.
   • Hydroxides react with acids to form salts and water.

   🇪🇸hidróxido

2. Compound of an oxide with water C1 formal scientific

   A substance formed when an oxide reacts with water, often resulting in a base.

   • Magnesium oxide reacts with water to form magnesium hydroxide.
   • The formation of hydroxide from an oxide is a common chemical reaction.
   • Aluminum hydroxide is produced when aluminum oxide is treated with water.

   🇪🇸Hidróxido

• hydroxides plural form
• hydroxides' possessive plural form
• hydroxide's possessive singular form