glycidol

noun

glyc·​i·​dol

ˈglisəˌdȯl,

-dōl

plural -s

: a liquid alcohol C₂H₃OCH₂OH obtained from glycerol by indirect dehydration; 2,3-epoxy-1-propanol

Word History

Etymology

obsolete English glycide glycidol (from English glyc- + -ide) + English -ol

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