polyhydroxy


polyhydroxy

(ˌpɒlɪhaɪˈdrɒksɪ) adj (Chemistry) (of a chemical compound) containing two or more hydroxyl groups per molecule. Also: polyhydric

pol•y•hy•drox•y

(ˌpɒl i haɪˈdrɒk si)

adj. containing two or more hydroxyl groups. [1890–95]