alkaline compound
[ˈælkəlaɪn ˈkɑːmpaʊnd]
nounpl: alkaline compounds
composto alcalino
1. A chemical substance that produces hydroxide ions in solution and has a pH greater than 7, capable of neutralizing acids
Sodium hydroxide is a common alkaline compound used in industrial processes.
Hidróxido de sódio é um composto alcalino comum utilizado em processos industriais.
2. Any substance that contains alkaline elements or groups and exhibits basic properties
Alkaline compounds are essential in many manufacturing applications.
Os compostos alcalinos são essenciais em muitas aplicações de manufatura.
3. In chemistry, a compound containing alkali metals or alkaline earth metals
Calcium carbonate is an alkaline compound found in seashells.
Carbonato de cálcio é um composto alcalino encontrado em conchas marinhas.
This is primarily technical scientific terminology used uniformly in both Brazil and the USA in chemistry, environmental science, and industrial contexts. Understanding alkaline compounds is fundamental in chemistry education across both countries.
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