Carbinols

/ˈkɑːrbɪnɔːlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of carbinol; multiple chemical compounds containing carbon-hydroxyl groups.

Etymology

Same origin as carbinol, with the standard English plural suffix -s.

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Carbinols show up everywhere in biochemistry—from the alcohol in your beer to the structures inside every living cell, they're one of nature's most versatile building blocks!

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