polyoln.1
/ˈpɒlɪˌɒl/, U.S. /ˈpɑliˌɔl/, /ˈpɑliˌɑl/ Chemistry. rare.
An ol complex which contains more than one bridging hydroxyl ligand.
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1931 Jrnl. Physical Chem. 35 44 To account for lack of mobility in the shift of equilibrium, we can picture the aluminum oxychloride sol as resembling the polyol basic chromic salts reported by Bjerrum.
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polyoln.2
/ˈpɒlɪˌɒl/, U.S. /ˈpɑliˌɔl/, /ˈpɑliˌɑl/ Chemistry.
A polyhydric alcohol.
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1948 W. W. Pigman & R. M. Goepp Chem. Carbohydrates vi. 232 The designation ‘polyols’ introduced here is synonymous with the longer, customary term, polyhydric alcohols.
1975 Nature 17 Jan. 194/1 Since glycerol causes cell fusion, other polyols have been investigated for fusogenic properties.
1995 Chem. in Brit. Sept. 671/4 Polyols, which are used in the production of resins for coatings, lubricants, and plastic and pigment additives.
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