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hexahydroxy

American

[hek-suh-hahy-drok-see] / ˌhɛk sə haɪˈdrɒk si /

adjective

(of a molecule) containing six hydroxyl groups.

Etymology

Origin of hexahydroxy

hexa- + hydroxy ( def. )

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