trimethylolethane

noun

An organic compound with the chemical formula CH₃C(CH₂OH)₃, a triol whose esters are known for their resistance to heat, light, hydrolysis, and oxidation.

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Meanings

nountrimethylolethane (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryAn organic compound with the chemical formula CH₃C(CH₂OH)₃, a triol whose esters are known for their resistance to heat, light, hydrolysis, and oxidation.
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