sodium hydroxide
noun1
Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences 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
- Derived terms
- Clorox
- Hypernyms
- alkali