noun
- organic compounds containing multiple hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to carbon atoms
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Polyalcohols like glycerol are used in cosmetics and food products.
- The laboratory analyzed various polyalcohols for their chemical properties.
- Sorbitol and mannitol are common polyalcohols found in sugar-free gum.
- These polyalcohols serve as humectants in skincare formulations.
- The researcher studied how polyalcohols affect bacterial growth.
- Many polyalcohols have a sweet taste but fewer calories than sugar.