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OH- (note the negative charge) is the hydroxide ion. This ion consists of a deprotonated water molecule; it acts as a base.

OH (typically denoted ROH) can also denote a hydroxyl group, which is a common functional group in organic chemistry. For example MeOH is methanol, CH3OH.

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