dihydroxy

adjective

di·​hy·​droxy ˌdī-hī-ˈdräk-sē How to pronounce dihydroxy (audio)
: containing two hydroxyl groups in a molecule
often used in combination

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“Dihydroxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/dihydroxy. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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