trihydric


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trihydric

(traɪˈhaɪdrɪk) or

trihydroxy

adj
(Chemistry) (of an alcohol or similar compound) containing three hydroxyl groups
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When such organic silicon derivatives as tetrahydroxyethyl[6] and tetra- (dihydroxypropyl) silane are used [7], di- and trihydric alcohols, respectively, are formed, permitted for medical use.
Synthesis of Silicon-Containing Chitosan Hydrogels in a Glycolic Acid Medium
Glycerol, 1,2,3-propanetriol, is a trihydric alcohol which has a wide range of uses across various industries such as food and drinks, drugs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, toothpaste, toiletries, plastics, tobacco, pulp and paper, paint, leather, textile, lubricants and automotive (10,11).
Bioconversion of glycerol from biodiesel production to ethanol by Enterobacter aerogenes TISTR 1468
Glycerol, or its chemical name propa-1,2,3-triol is the simplest trihydric alcohol The glycerol molecule has two primary and a secondary hydroxyl groups.
Review paper integration of biodiesel and bioethanol processes: convertion of low cost waste glycerol to bioethanol

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