SINCE 1828
dictionary
thesaurus

hydrol

noun
Save Word
hy·​drol | \ ˈhīˌdrȯl, -rōl \
plural -s

Definition of hydrol

1a : the simple water molecule H2O
b : a polymer (H2O)n of this molecule
2 : a secondary alcohol (as benzhydrol) especially of the aromatic series
3 or less commonly hydrol syrup [probably irregular from hydr-] : a light brown syrupy mother liquor from the manufacture of dextrose used in the fermentation industries

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

History and Etymology for hydrol

hydr- + -ol

Learn More About hydrol

Dictionary Entries Near hydrol

hydrokinetic

hydrol

hydrolase

See More Nearby Entries 

Statistics for hydrol

Cite this Entry

“Hydrol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrol. Accessed 25 May. 2022.

Style: MLA
MLACheck Mark Icon ChicagoCheck Mark Icon APACheck Mark Icon Merriam-WebsterCheck Mark Icon

WORD OF THE DAY

benevolent

Listen to the pronunciation of benevolent

See Definitions and Examples »

Test Your Vocabulary

Eponyms: Words Named After People

  • rubens painting
  • What is the best definition of boycott?
Name That Thing

Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!

TAKE THE QUIZ
Universal Daily Crossword

A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games