Hydroxyl Compounds Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: DIOLS

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	5		Exact Match!
2	34%	6		Chemical compounds with three hydroxyl groups
3	32%	8		Found in many inorganic compounds, such as metal hydroxides

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "DIOLS" which means:

noun

• Any of a class of alcohols having 2 hydroxyl groups in each molecule

An example sentence would be:

• "1,2-ethanediol and 1,3-propanediol are commonly used diols."
• "Polyurethane can be synthesized by reacting diols with diisocyanates."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times21 May 1989	Across 117
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