dihydroxyacetone
|di-hy-drox-y-ac-e-tone|
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/ˌdaɪhaɪˌdrɒksiˈæsɪtoʊn/
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/ˌdaɪhaɪˌdrɒksiˈæsɪtəʊn/
simple carbohydrate
Etymology
'dihydroxyacetone' originates from the combination of 'di-' meaning 'two', 'hydroxy' referring to the presence of hydroxyl groups, and 'acetone', a type of ketone.
The term 'dihydroxyacetone' was formed by combining the chemical terms 'di-', 'hydroxy', and 'acetone' to describe its molecular structure.
Initially, it was used to describe its chemical structure, and it has retained this meaning in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a simple carbohydrate (triose) with the chemical formula C3H6O3, often used in sunless tanning products.
Dihydroxyacetone is commonly used in self-tanning lotions.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/28 21:50