Diol
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Diol is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) any organic compound having two hydroxy functional groups.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) any organic compound having two hydroxy functional groups.
Word Forms
- diols
Synonyms for diol
Depending on context, synonyms include glycol.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include glycol, epoxide, epoxides, dienol, dioleoyl, diether.
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