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| any of a number of polymers containing alternate silicon and oxygen atoms and that are fluid, resinous, rubbery, extremely stable in high temperatures, and water-repellent |
| a substance that, because of the reactions it causes, is used in analysis and synthesis |
oxyacid
any oxygen-containing acid. Most covalent nonmetallic oxides react with water to form acidic oxides; that is, they react with water to form oxyacids that yield hydronium ions (H3O+) in solution. There are some exceptions, such as carbon monoxide, CO, nitrous oxide, N2O, and nitric oxide, NO.
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