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diol
This term is a specialized chemical designation used primarily in organic chemistry and biochemistry. It describes a specific structural class of alcohols, distinguishing them from monols (one hydroxyl group) or polyols (three or more hydroxyl groups).
In a laboratory or industrial context, the term is used to categorize substances based on their reactivity and physical properties, such as the hygroscopic nature of ethylene glycol. It is almost exclusively used in technical, scientific, or academic registers and is not encountered in general conversation.
Meanings
Examples
The reaction requires a diol to form the polyester chain.
We need to synthesize a vicinal diol for the next step.
The polymer is created by reacting a diacid with a diol.
I wonder if a geminal diol would be stable under these conditions.
Ethylene glycol is the simplest example of a diol.
The catalyst facilitates the conversion of the alkene into a diol.
Check the purity of the diol before adding it to the flask.