diol

American

[dahy-awl, -ol] / ˈdaɪ ɔl, -ɒl /

noun

Chemistry.

glycol.

diol British

/ ˈdaɪɒl /

noun

Also called: glycol. dihydric alcohol. chem any of a class of alcohols that have two hydroxyl groups in each molecule

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diol Scientific

/ dī′ôl,-ŏl /

An alcohol containing two hydroxyl groups per molecule.

Etymology

Origin of diol

First recorded in 1920–25; di- ¹ + -ol ¹

Example Sentences

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“Even if you kill five sheep or goats, you should get a maximum sentence,” relative Hanady Diol told the court Friday through a translator over the phone from Senegal.

From Seattle Times

One of Hassan Diol’s arms was found wrapped around her baby, he said.

From Seattle Times

The fire erupted in the city’s Green Valley Ranch neighborhood on Aug. 5, killing Djibril Diol, his wife Adja and their 2-year-old daughter Kadida.

From Fox News

His sister Hassan Diol and her infant daughter, Hawa Beye also died.

From Fox News

Relatives and friends of the Diol family plan to speak about their loss and plea for help from the public on the investigation.

From Washington Times

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