noun🔗ShareAn univalent anion (OH-) based on the hydroxyl functional group."Washing your hands with soap removes grease because the hydroxide in soap reacts with the grease molecules, breaking them down and allowing them to be washed away. "compoundchemistrysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny substance containing such an anion.""Drain cleaner often contains a strong hydroxide to dissolve clogs." "compoundsubstancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
