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Meaning of hydroxyl ion
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hydroxyl ion (n)
the anion OH having one oxygen and one hydrogen atom
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the anion OH having one oxygen and one hydrogen atom
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The hydroxyl ion, OH-, is a negatively charged ion formed when water loses a hydrogen ion.
Hydroxyl ions are essential for many biological processes, such as acid-base reactions and protein synthesis.
The concentration of hydroxyl ions in a solution is measured by its pH, which is the negative logarithm of the molar concentration of hydroxyl ions.
Solutions with a high concentration of hydroxyl ions are basic, while solutions with a low concentration of hydroxyl ions are acidic.
