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Words with Prefix “dihydroxy--” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words starting with the prefix “dihydroxy--”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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dihydroxy-- Prefix indicating two hydroxyl groups (-OH)
dihydroxyacetone
7 syllables16 letters
di·hy·drox·y·a·ce·tone
[daɪˌhaɪdroʊksiˈeɪtoʊn]
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The word 'dihydroxyacetone' is a chemical compound. Syllabification follows vowel separation rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The prefix and root are clearly identifiable.