Meaning of POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

Pronunciation:			pu'taseeum hI'drâksId
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  a potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry
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	Synonyms:		caustic potash, potash
	See Also:		hydrated oxide, hydroxide
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		A toxic and highly corrosive chemical used to make soap, in bleaching, and as a paint remover. It is used in small amounts as a food additive and in the preparatrion of some drugs.