Dihydroxide

Pronunciation: /ˈdaɪˈhaɪdɹɑksaɪd/

Dihydroxide (noun)

  1. A compound or ion that contains two hydroxyl groups, written as two OH parts attached to a central atom.
  2. A name used for salts where the negative part includes two hydroxyl groups, often forming basic solutions in water.

Examples

  • The molecule has two hydroxyl groups in its structure.
  • Two hydroxyl groups make the compound more reactive.