strong base
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nounpl: strong bases
base forte
1. A chemical compound that completely dissociates in water, producing a high concentration of hydroxide ions (OH⁻) and having a pH greater than 7
Sodium hydroxide is a strong base commonly used in industrial applications.
Hidróxido de sódio é uma base forte comumente usada em aplicações industriais.
2. In chemistry, a substance that accepts protons (H⁺ ions) completely when dissolved in solution
The strong base potassium hydroxide is highly corrosive and must be handled with care.
A base forte hidróxido de potássio é altamente corrosiva e deve ser manipulada com cuidado.
This is a scientific term used uniformly across English and Portuguese-speaking countries in academic and industrial chemistry contexts. There are no regional variations in usage, as it is technical terminology standardized in chemistry education worldwide.
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