Definitions

1. adjective

having two hydroxyl groups (-OH) attached to it

“Dihydroxy compounds are commonly used in pharmaceuticals.”

2. noun

a chemical compound having two hydroxyl groups (-OH) attached to it

“Dihydroxybenzene is a common dihydroxy compound found in nature.”

3. suffix

a suffix used in chemistry to denote a compound with two hydroxyl groups (-OH)

“Dihydroxyalkane is a class of dihydroxy compounds with an alkane backbone.”