Definition of "hydroxides" [hydroxides]

• Plural form of hydroxide. (noun)

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• "Leaching of all soluble elements of the deeply decayed rock produces Ultisols and Oxisols that are often especially rich in hydroxides of iron, magnesium, and aluminum."
• "Dragons not only produce methane but also a combination of hydroxides as part of their metabolism."
• "We got, you know, iodine and red phosphorous and acetones and muriatic acid and sodium hydroxides, all chemicals that are used to cook the drugs."