Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun hydroxide

2 senses of hydroxide

Sense 1
hydroxide, hydrated oxide -- (a compound of an oxide with water)
       => compound, chemical compound -- ((chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight)

Sense 2
hydroxide -- (a chemical compound containing the hydroxyl group)
       => compound, chemical compound -- ((chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight)