sodium hydroxide
English
Noun
sodium hydroxide (uncountable)
- (inorganic chemistry) A strong, caustic alkali (NaOH) used in the manufacture of soap, detergents, paper, textiles and having many other industrial applications.
Synonyms
- caustic soda
- E524 when used as an acidity regulator
- lye
- soda lye
Translations
caustic alkali
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