sodium hydroxide

sodium hydroxide
sodium hydroxide n a white brittle deliquescent solid NaOH that dissolves readily in water to form a strongly alkaline and caustic solution and that is used in pharmacy as an alkalizing agent called also caustic soda

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a powerful alkali in widespread use as a cleaning agent. It attacks the skin, causing severe chemical burns that are best treated by washing the area with large quantities of water. When swallowed it causes burning of the mouth and throat, which should be treated by giving water, milk, or other fluid to dilute the stomach contents and by gastric lavage.

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[NF] a caustic alkali, NaOH, used as an alkalizing agent in pharmaceutical preparations. Called also caustic soda.

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