dihydroxy
Prononciation : [daɪˈhaɪdrɒksi]
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Contexte : « chemistry »
(adjective) it describes a chemical compound that has two hydroxyl groups. Hydroxyl groups are parts of molecules that have oxygen and hydrogen. So when something is dihydroxy, it means there are two of those groups attached to a molecule.
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Dihydroxy compounds can help keep our skin hydrated.
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A substance that is not dihydroxy might not have the same moisturizing effect.
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What happens when a molecule has dihydroxy groups?
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