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trihydroxy

[ trahy-hahy-drok-see ]

adjective

, Chemistry.
  1. containing three hydroxyl groups.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of trihydroxy1

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

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Example Sentences

Another trihydroxy-anthraquinone, although not obtained directly from anthracene, must be claimed as a tar-product.

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trihydrictriiodomethane