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polyhydric

 
Dictionary: pol·y·hy·dric   (pŏl'ē-hī'drĭk) pronunciation
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adj.
Containing at least two hydroxyl groups.


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(pŏl'ē-hī'drĭk)
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Containing more than one hydroxyl group.

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A molecule containing more than two hydroxyl groups.

 
 
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