diol | (noun) any of a class of alcohols having 2 hydroxyl groups in each molecule | Synonyms: dihydric alcohol, glycol |
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estradiol | (noun) the most powerful female hormone that occurs naturally; synthesized and used to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer | Synonyms: oestradiol |
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ethanediol | (noun) a sweet but poisonous syrupy liquid used as an antifreeze and solvent | Synonyms: ethylene glycol, glycol |
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oestradiol | (noun) the most powerful female hormone that occurs naturally; synthesized and used to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer | Synonyms: estradiol |
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pregnanediol | (noun) a compound found in women's urine during certain phases of the menstrual cycle and in the urine of pregnant women | - |
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propanediol | (noun) a sweet colorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid used as an antifreeze and in brake fluid and also as a humectant in cosmetics and personal care items although it can be absorbed through the skin with harmful effects | Synonyms: propylene glycol |
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