noun
- a chemical compound containing multiple hydroxyl groups, used in various industrial and commercial applications
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Glycerol is a common polyalcohol used in cosmetics and food products.
- The manufacturer added a polyalcohol to improve the product’s moisture retention.
- Ethylene glycol is a polyalcohol commonly found in antifreeze solutions.
- Many sugar substitutes are polyalcohols that provide sweetness with fewer calories.
- The chemist studied the properties of various polyalcohols in the laboratory.
- Polyalcohols are often used as humectants in skincare formulations.