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Base

Chemistry

Substance which gives off hydroxide ions (OH-) in solution.

Mathematics

In the expression xy, x is called the base and y is the exponent.
See also: Alkaline, Brösted Base, Buffer Solutions, Conjugate Acid, Conjugate Base, Equivalence Point, Exponent, pH, pOH, Weak Bases.

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