sodium hydroxide
noun
: a white brittle solid NaOH that is a strong caustic base used especially in making soap, rayon, and paper
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This chemically rearranges seawater molecules (hydrogen, oxygen, and sodium chloride) based on their constituent ions’ charge, resulting in the production of an acid (hydrochloric acid) and a base (sodium hydroxide).
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IEEE Spectrum, 26 Dec. 2024
On one tray lay a small mountain of crystal flakes that the main cook said was sodium hydroxide, a fentanyl ingredient.
—Meridith Kohut, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
The substance is found in products such as brake linings and gaskets and is used to manufacture chlorine bleach and sodium hydroxide, also known as caustic soda, including some that is used for water purification.
—Matthew Daly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2024
The American Chemistry Council, the chemical industry’s largest lobbying group, said a 15-year transition period is needed to avoid a significant disruption of chlorine and sodium hydroxide supplies.
—Matthew Daly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 26 Dec. 2024
On one tray lay a small mountain of crystal flakes that the main cook said was sodium hydroxide, a fentanyl ingredient.
—Meridith Kohut, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
The substance is found in products such as brake linings and gaskets and is used to manufacture chlorine bleach and sodium hydroxide, also known as caustic soda, including some that is used for water purification.
—Matthew Daly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2024
The American Chemistry Council, the chemical industry’s largest lobbying group, said a 15-year transition period is needed to avoid a significant disruption of chlorine and sodium hydroxide supplies.
—Matthew Daly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2024
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“Sodium hydroxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sodium%20hydroxide. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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