Description

Sodium Hydroxide is a highly caustic substance commonly used in various industrial and laboratory applications. It is important in medical contexts for its role in chemical processes and potential exposure risks.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters may encounter this term in discussions about chemical safety or laboratory procedures. It's essential to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Be cautious of mixing it up with similar-sounding terms like 'sulfato' or 'hidróxido de calcio'.

Example Sentences

EN: Sodium Hydroxide is often used to adjust the pH levels in laboratory experiments.

ES: El hidróxido de sodio se utiliza a menudo para ajustar los niveles de pH en experimentos de laboratorio.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'hidróxido de sodio' with 'hidróxido de calcio'; mispronouncing 'hidróxido' as 'hidróxido'; using informal language when discussing chemical substances.