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/ˌdaɪhaɪˌdrɒksiˈæsɪtoʊn/ · noun
(organic chemistry) The compound CO(CH₂OH)₂ that has a number of industrial uses..
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Dihydroxyacetone means (organic chemistry) The compound CO(CH₂OH)₂ that has a number of industrial uses..
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