Hydroxide
Pronunciation: /haɪˈdrɑːksaɪd/
Hydroxide (noun)
- A negatively charged group made of oxygen and hydrogen, written as OH−, found in many bases.
- A chemical compound that contains the OH group and behaves like a base in water.
Examples
- Hydroxide reacts with acids to form water and salts.
- The solution contains hydroxide, which raises the pH.