Alkaline Compound Of Unstable Character Absorbing Shortfall On The Side Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	noun • a compound of an oxide with water • a chemical compound containing the hydroxyl group
	31%	9		Capable of absorbing or absorbing fluids
	adjective • allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through
	30%	4		Unstable compound
	noun • an organic compound that contains a hydroxyl group bonded to a carbon atom which in turn is doubly bonded to another carbon atom

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