hydroxide

noun

hy·​drox·​ide hī-ˈdräk-ˌsīd How to pronounce hydroxide (audio)
1
: the monovalent anion OH consisting of one atom of hydrogen and one of oxygen

called also hydroxide ion

2
: an ionic compound of hydroxide with an element or group

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Popular antacids are Gaviscon (alginic acid/sodium bicarbonate/aluminum hydroxide/magnesium carbonate), Mylanta (aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide), Rolaids (calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide), and Tums (calcium carbonate). Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024 The active ingredients include aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide. Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024 Context: Lithium carbonate is a measure of how much of the mineral is in derivatives like lithium chloride and lithium hydroxide, which are processed for use in rechargeable batteries. Worth Sparkman, Axios, 7 Aug. 2024 Their shared objective is to advance the sustainable production of battery-grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide and develop local resources for electromobility and energy storage. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for hydroxide 

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First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hydroxide was in 1851

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“Hydroxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydroxide. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

hydroxide

noun
hy·​drox·​ide hī-ˈdräk-ˌsīd How to pronounce hydroxide (audio)
: a negatively charged ion consisting of one atom of oxygen and one atom of hydrogen

Medical Definition

hydroxide

noun
hy·​drox·​ide hī-ˈdräk-ˌsīd How to pronounce hydroxide (audio)
1
: the monovalent anion OH consisting of one atom of hydrogen and one of oxygen

called also hydroxide ion

2
: an ionic compound of hydroxide with an element or group

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