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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An organic compound with chemical formula CH₃CH₂C(CH₂OH)₃, a colourless solid triol widely used as a building block in the polymer industry. uncountable

Etymology

From trimethylol + propane.

Related phrases

building blockchemical formulaorganic compound

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