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Noun dihydric alcohol has 1 sense
- diol, glycol, dihydric alcohol - any of a class of alcohols having 2 hydroxyl groups in each molecule
--1 is a kind of alcohol
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Dihydric Alcohol
Description:
Dihydric alcohol refers to a compound that contains two hydroxyl (-OH) groups on its molecule. It is commonly known as a type of alcohol with two alcohol functional groups.
Sample sentences:
- 1. Ethylene glycol, a dihydric alcohol, is extensively used as an antifreeze agent.
- 2. Many cosmetics and personal care products incorporate dihydric alcohols due to their moisturizing properties.
- 3. Polyethylene terephthalate, a polyester formed from a dihydric alcohol and terephthalic acid, is widely employed in the manufacturing of beverage bottles.
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