ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

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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