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hydroxide

/haɪˈdrɒk.saɪd/

Traduction: Composé chimique contenant un groupe hydroxyle, ou résultant de la combinaison d'un oxyde avec l'eau.

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C1formalcommonscientific/haɪˈdrɒk.saɪd/

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

  • 🇫🇷Composé chimique contenant un groupe hydroxyle, ou résultant de la combinaison d'un oxyde avec l'eau.
  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.

    🇫🇷Hydroxyde

  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.

    🇫🇷Hydroxyde (composé d'un oxyde et d'eau)

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