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hydroxideAny inorganic chemical compound containing one or more hydroxyl (OH) groups and generally combined with a metal. Hydroxides include sodium hydroxide (caustic soda, NaOH), potassium hydroxide (caustic potash, KOH), and calcium hydroxide (slaked lime, Ca(OH)2). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Hydroxyl radical formation plays an important role in the induction of oxidative stress and inflammatory responses in the lung (Donaldson et al. In another type of reaction, VOCs combine with hydroxyl radicals and other atmospheric constituents to produce the aerosol particles in haze (SN: 12/7/02, p. The hydroperoxide will decompose under heat to form two more free radicals: an alkoxy radical and a hydroxyl radical. |
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