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polyol

(ˈpɒlɪˌɒl)
n
(Chemistry) chem a type of alcohol or -ol complex
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pol•y•ol

(ˈpɒl iˌɔl, -ˌɒl)

n.
an alcohol containing three or more hydroxyl groups.
[1955–60]
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