Hydroxide

Pronunciation: /haɪˈdrɑːksaɪd/

Hydroxide (noun)

  1. A negatively charged group made of oxygen and hydrogen, written as OH−, found in many bases.
  2. 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.