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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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of polyhydroxy1

1890–95; poly- + hydroxy ( def )

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