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dihydroxyacetone

Pronunciation: /ˌdʌɪhʌɪdrɒksɪˈasɪtəʊn/
Definition of dihydroxyacetone

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a synthetic compound with strong reducing properties, used in lotions for colouring the skin in sunlight.
    • Chemical formula: (CH2OH)CO

Origin:

late 19th century: from dihydroxy- (in the sense 'containing two hydroxyl groups in the molecule') + acetone

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