hydrol

noun

hy·​drol
ˈhīˌdrȯl,
-rōl
plural -s
1
a
: 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

Word History

Etymology

hydr- + -ol

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“Hydrol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrol. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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