hydroxide ion
noun
the anion OH−.
Also called
hydroxyl ion.
Origin of hydroxide ion
First recorded in 1950–55
Words nearby hydroxide ion
hydroureter,
hydrous,
hydrovane,
hydrovarium,
hydroxide,
hydroxide ion,
hydroxonium ion,
hydroxy,
hydroxy acid,
hydroxy-,
hydroxyacetic acid
Example sentences from the Web for hydroxide ion
This is an indicator for bases and acids, like litmus, but it is less sensitive to hydroxide-ion than is litmus.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2. |Julius StieglitzThat is, different concentrations of hydrogen-ion or of hydroxide-ion are required to change their colors.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2. |Julius StieglitzThe second table gives, similarly, the concentrations of hydroxide-ion required to produce the changes of tint indicated.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2. |Julius Stieglitz