polyhydroxy

[ pol-ee-hahy-drok-see ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. containing two or more hydroxyl groups.

polyhydroxy

/ ˌpɒlɪhaɪˈdrɒksɪ /

adjective

1. (of a chemical compound) containing two or more hydroxyl groups per molecule Alsopolyhydric

Word History and Origins

Origin of polyhydroxy¹

1890–95; poly- + hydroxy ( def )