dihydroxyacetone

noun — 2 senses

dihydroxyacetone

noun

/ˌdaɪhaɪˌdrɒksiˈæsɪtoʊn/

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences The compound CO(CH₂OH)₂ that has a number of industrial uses.

2

Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The only ketotriose.

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