hydroxide

Word parts

hydro- + oxide

Pronunciation

• enPR: hī-drŏks'-īd, IPA ^(key): /haɪ.ˈdrɒks.aɪd/

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Noun

Singular hydroxide

Plural hydroxides

1. (countable) (chemistry) A hydroxide is a name given to the diatomic anion (OH^-), it is made up of oxygen and hydrogen atoms.
2. (countable) A hydroxide is any substance containing such an anion.