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- DictionarySo·di·um hy·drox·ide/ˌsōdēəm hīˈdräkˌsīd/
noun
- 1. a strongly alkaline white deliquescent compound used in many industrial processes, e.g. the manufacture of soap and paper.
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Sodium hydroxide, also known as lye and caustic soda, is an inorganic compound with the formula NaOH. It is a white solid ionic compound consisting of sodium cations Na+ and hydroxide anions OH−. Sodium hydroxide is a highly corrosive base and alkali that decomposes lipids and proteins at ambient temperatures and may cause severe chemical burns. It is highly soluble in water, and readily absorbs m... Wikipedia