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Alkalis

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basenounSomething from which other things extend; a foundation.
alkalinenoun(chemistry) Having a pH greater than 7.
foundationnounThat upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.
groundworknounThe foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.
halidesnoun(inorganic chemistry) Any salt of any halogen acid (such as hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, or hydroiodic acid).
resorcinolnoun(organic chemistry) The diphenol meta-dihydroxy benzene, used as a mild antiseptic and in many industrial applications; isomeric with catechol and hydroquinone.
formamidenoun(organic chemistry) The amide of formic acid HCO-NH₂ or any N-substituted derivative; they are used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals
sorbic acidnoun(organic chemistry) an unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid, CH₃.CH:CH.CH:CH.COOH, found in Rowan berries, and used as a preservative
dichloromethanenoun(organic chemistry) The partially halogenated hydrocarbon CH₂Cl₂ widely used as a solvent
hydroxidesnounAny substance containing such an anion.
fluorocarbonsnoun(chemistry) Any derivative of a hydrocarbon in which every hydrogen atom has been replaced by fluorine.
cyanidesnoun(inorganic chemistry, uncountable) Hydrogen cyanide, or cyanide gas, a poisonous gas.
sulfonic acidnoun(chemistry) any member of the class or organic acids containing this group; used in detergents, dyes and ion exchange resins
calcium sulphatenounAlternative spelling of calcium sulfate. [(inorganic chemistry) The calcium salt of sulfuric acid, CaSO₄, the hydrates of which are known as gypsum or plaster of Paris, and the anhydrous mineral form being anhydrite.]
gelationnounThe formation of a gel, especially from a sol.
peroxidesnounHydrogen peroxide, especially when in an aqueous solution used as a bleach.
hydroperoxidenoun(organic chemistry) any mono-substituted derivative of hydrogen peroxide - ROOH
corrosivesnounAny solid, liquid or gas capable of irreparably harming living tissues or damaging material on contact.
glycolsnoun(organic chemistry) A thick, colourless liquid, C₂H₄(OH)₂, of a sweetish taste, produced artificially from certain ethylene compounds and used as an antifreeze; ethylene glycol.
stearatenoun(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of stearic acid.

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