dihydric
/daɪˈhaɪdrɪk/
adjective
- Containing two hydroxyl groups (OH) in each molecule, used especially in chemistry to describe certain alcohols or compounds.
- Ethylene glycol is a common dihydric alcohol used in antifreeze.
- Dihydric compounds are often studied in organic chemistry courses.
- The lab technician identified the substance as a dihydric phenol.