Sodium hydroxide

/ˌˈsoʊdiəm haɪˌdrɑkˈsaɪd/

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Definitions of sodium hydroxide

noun
a strongly alkaline caustic used in manufacturing soap and paper and aluminum and various sodium compounds

synonyms: caustic soda

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type of:
hydrated oxide, hydroxide
a compound of an oxide with water

lye
a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide

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