| 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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| estriol | (noun) a naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiency | Synonyms: oestriol |
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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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| oestriol | (noun) a naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiency | Synonyms: estriol |
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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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| viol | (noun) any of a family of bowed stringed instruments that preceded the violin family | - |
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| vitriol | (noun) abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will | Synonyms: invective, vituperation |
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| (noun) (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry | Synonyms: oil of vitriol, sulfuric acid, sulphuric acid |
| (verb) subject to bitter verbal abuse | - |
| (verb) expose to the effects of vitriol or injure with vitriol | - |