Definitions

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  • noun organic chemistry Any organic compound having three or more hydroxyl functional groups; a polyhydric alcohol.

Etymologies

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From poly- + -ol.

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Examples

  • Maltitol is another sugar alcohol also called a polyol that has a long history of use, particularly in candies recommended for diabetics, and is considered to be natural but has a more pronounced laxative effect than the other sugar alcohols.

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  • Maltitol is another sugar alcohol also called a polyol that has a long history of use, particularly in candies recommended for diabetics, and is considered to be natural but has a more pronounced laxative effect than the other sugar alcohols.

    The Truth About Beauty Kat James 2007

  • That complex polymer with multiple alcohol groups quickly becomes known as the polyol, which then becomes molecule

    Lecturer Notes 2009

  • Crate & Barrel's Lockport Sofa & Chairs are filled with Preserve ™, a flexible polyurethane foam that utlizies BiOH polyol derived from soybeans.

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  • Glycerol is undoubtedly the most prevalent polyol found in insects, but other compounds, such as ethylene glycol, sorbitol, and mannitol are also found in some species.

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  • The sold out demand for polyol at our German plant will continue to require imports from our

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  • Sales volume of polyol, used primarily in rigid foam insulation rose by 12 percent.

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  • We anticipate continued strong demand for polyol used in replacement roofs driven by energy savings and expanded use in metal panel applications.

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  • Internal consumption of PA increased on higher polyol volumes.

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  • The improvement was largely due to the 12 percent increase in polyol volume coupled with improved margins, particularly in Europe, which had experienced margin erosion over the last year as commodity raw material costs escalated.

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