Dialcohol

/daɪˈælkəhɔːl/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound (alcohol) that contains exactly two hydroxyl groups (-OH) that can form chemical bonds, used in making plastics and resins.

Etymology

From 'di-' (two) + 'alcohol,' combining form prefix indicating a compound with two reactive alcohol functional groups. Used in organic chemistry terminology.

Kelly Says

Dialcohols are the building blocks for polyesters and other polymers—basically, two-hooked alcohol molecules that get chained together to make the plastic in everything from clothing to soda bottles!

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