trihydroxy
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: //traɪˈhaɪdrəʊksi//
KK: /traɪˈhaɪdrɒksi/
adjective
Definition
Having three hydroxyl groups in its chemical structure.
Example
The compound is classified as trihydroxy due to its three hydroxyl groups.
Conversation
Have you heard about that new compound they discovered?
No, what is it about?
It's a trihydroxy molecule that could change how we treat certain diseases.
Wow, that sounds fascinating! I’d love to learn more about it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
trihydric
hydroxylated
polyol
Antonyms
noun
Definition
A chemical compound that contains three hydroxyl (–OH) groups in its structure.
Example
Glycerol is an example of a trihydroxy compound used in many applications.
Conversation
Have you ever heard of a compound with trihydroxy groups?
Yeah, I think I read about it in a chemistry article once.
It's fascinating how three hydroxy groups can change a molecule's properties.
Root Explanation
Trihydroxy → It is formed from "tri-" (meaning three) and "hydroxy" (from Greek "hydro" meaning water and "oxy" meaning oxygen). The word "trihydroxy" refers to a compound that contains three hydroxyl (–OH) groups.
Memory Tip
Think of 'tri-' meaning three and 'hydroxy' relating to water and oxygen — so trihydroxy means a substance with three hydroxyl groups.
Visually Confused Words
dihydroxy
hydroxy
tetrahydroxy