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sodium hydroxide


sodium hydroxide

noun

Definition of SODIUM HYDROXIDE

: a white brittle solid NaOH that is a strong caustic base used especially in making soap, rayon, and paper
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First Known Use of SODIUM HYDROXIDE

1885

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