hydroxide
|hy-drox-ide|
B2
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/haɪˈdrɑːkˌsaɪd/
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/haɪˈdrɒk.saɪd/
compound with OH− ion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hydroxide' originates from 'hydro-' meaning 'water' and 'oxide' meaning 'a compound of oxygen', both from Greek roots.
Historical Evolution
'hydroxide' was formed in the early 19th century by combining 'hydro-' and 'oxide' to describe compounds containing both hydrogen and oxygen.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to compounds containing the hydroxide ion (OH−), and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/08/07 08:49