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diol

diol

8.5
A chemical that has two OH groups on different carbon atoms
  • noun
  • /ˈdaɪˌɔl/
  • Specialized
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  • In the laboratory, we synthesized a new diol by reacting two alcohol compounds.

Examples

  • So now we have a diol again, and per iotic, acid oxidizes and cleaves such diols, right?

  • Our results also showed synergistic interaction between 3-diol G and obesity with regard to IR.

    Academic text (2016)

  • 3-diol G reflects androgen formation and action in peripheral tissues.

    Academic text (2016)

  • As compared to studies on testosterone and estradiol, research on 3-diol G, obesity, and IR is limited.

    Academic text (2016)

  • Propylene diol is commonly used in food products as a humectant and preservative.

  • The chemical formula for ethylene diol is C2H6O2, which indicates it contains two hydroxyl groups.

Synonyms

glycol
vsdiol
  • Specialized
11 7.4

A clear, thick liquid used as antifreeze and to dissolve things

focuses on precise structure by requiring groups on different carbon atoms
dihydric alcohol
vsdiol
  • Specialized
7.4

A chemical with two OH groups in each molecule, like ethylene glycol

is an alternative name for the same compound

Surface Forms

diol singular
diols plural

Morphology

diol = ol (semi-transparent) = di + ol

Formally composed of the combining form 'di-' (two) and the chemical suffix '-ol' (alcohol); the parts are systematic but are technical combining forms that many general learners will not know.

Etymology

Diol comes from the prefix di- meaning 'two' and the chemical ending -ol meaning 'alcohol', just like the word alcohol. So a diol is a molecule that has two 'alcohol' groups, which explains its modern meaning.