hydroxide
[/haɪˈdrɒksaɪd/]
nounmasculinepl: hydroxides
hidróxido
1. A chemical compound containing the hydroxyl group (OH⁻), typically formed by the reaction of a metal oxide with water
Sodium hydroxide is commonly used in industrial applications.
O hidróxido de sódio é comumente usado em aplicações industriais.
2. Any compound derived from the addition of a hydroxyl group to an organic molecule
The hydroxide ion plays a crucial role in acid-base chemistry.
O íon hidróxido desempenha um papel crucial na química ácido-base.
This is a technical chemistry term used identically in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. It is primarily encountered in academic, scientific, and industrial contexts. The term maintains the same meaning across all Portuguese-speaking regions and is essential terminology for chemistry students and professionals.
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