trihydroxy

American

[trahy-hahy-drok-see] / ˌtraɪ haɪˈdrɒk si /

adjective

Chemistry.

containing three hydroxyl groups.

Etymology

Origin of trihydroxy

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

Example Sentences

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Condensation of Phenols Condensation of Hydroxybenzene Condensation of Dihydroxybenzene Trihydroxy benzene Polyhydroxybenzenes Quinone Phenolic Ethers Nitro Bodies Amino Bodies Aromatic Alcohols Aromatic Acids 3.

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