Definitions of sodium hydroxide
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a strongly alkaline caustic used in manufacturing soap and paper and aluminum and various sodium compounds
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synonyms:
caustic soda
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type of:
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hydrated oxide, hydroxide
a compound of an oxide with water
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lye
a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide
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hydrated oxide, hydroxide
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