Dihydroxyacetone
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌdaɪhaɪˌdrɒksiˈæsɪtoʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dihydroxyacetone is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) The compound CO(CH₂OH)₂ that has a number of industrial uses.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) The compound CO(CH₂OH)₂ that has a number of industrial uses.
More Meanings
- (biochemistry) The only ketotriose.
Word Forms
- dihydroxyacetones
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hydroxyacetone, dihydroxyketone, acetylacetone, monohydroxyacetone, acetol, dihydroxyacetophenone.
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