trihydroxy

adjective

tri·​hy·​droxy ˌtrī-hī-ˈdräk-sē How to pronounce trihydroxy (audio)
-hə-
: containing three hydroxyl groups in the molecule

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of trihydroxy was in 1895

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“Trihydroxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trihydroxy. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

trihydroxy

adjective
tri·​hy·​droxy ˌtrī-hī-ˈdräk-sē How to pronounce trihydroxy (audio)
: containing three hydroxyl groups in a molecule
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