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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 | ||||||||
Alkaline Compound Of Unstable Character Absorbing Shortfall On The Side Crossword Clue
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HYDROXIDE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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HYDROXIDE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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