trihydroxy

[trahy-hahy-drok-see]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Chemistry.

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

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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.