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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sodium hydroxide
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First Known Use of sodium hydroxide
1885
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sodium hydroxide
noun
medical Definition of sodium hydroxide
:a white brittle deliquescent solid NaOH that dissolves readily in water to form a strongly alkaline and caustic solution and that is used in pharmacy as an alkalizing agent — called also
caustic soda
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