The reaction between potassium hydroxide (KOH) and dilute hydrochloric acid (HCl) is called a neutralization reaction.

Here's why:

* KOH is a strong base.

* HCl is a strong acid.

* When they react, they neutralize each other, forming salt (potassium chloride, KCl) and water (H₂O).

The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is:

KOH (aq) + HCl (aq) → KCl (aq) + H₂O (l)