trihydroxy

[ trahy-hahy-drok-see ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. containing three hydroxyl groups.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trihydroxy¹

1900–05; tri- + hydroxy, independent use of hydroxy-

Example Sentences

Condensation of Phenols      Condensation of Hydroxybenzene      Condensation of Dihydroxybenzene      Trihydroxy benzene      Polyhydroxybenzenes      Quinone      Phenolic Ethers      Nitro Bodies      Amino Bodies      Aromatic Alcohols      Aromatic Acids 3.

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