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Definition 2024
sodium_hydroxide
sodium hydroxide
English
Noun
sodium hydroxide (uncountable)
- (chemistry) A strong, caustic alkali, NaOH, used in the manufacture of soap, detergents, paper, textiles and having many other industrial applications.
Translations
caustic alkali
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Synonyms
- caustic soda
- E524 when used as an acidity regulator
- lye
- soda lye