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dihydroxyacetone

/daɪˌhaɪdrɒksiˈæsɪtoʊn/ /daɪˌhaɪdrɑːksiˈæsɪtoʊn/

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noun

Dihydroxyaceton

The compound CO(CH2OH)2 that has a number of industrial uses

Examples :

"The self-tanning lotion contained dihydroxyacetone, which reacted with my skin to create a temporary tan. "

Die Selbstbräunungslotion enthielt Dihydroxyaceton, das mit meiner Haut reagierte und eine vorübergehende Bräune erzeugte.

compound chemistry substance biochemistry

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noun

Das einzige Ketotriose

The only ketotriose

Examples :

"In the carbohydrate chemistry lesson, the professor explained that dihydroxyacetone is unique because it's the only ketotriose, meaning it's the only ketone-containing sugar with three carbon atoms. "

In der Vorlesung über Kohlenhydratchemie erklärte der Professor, dass Dihydroxyaceton einzigartig ist, weil es die einzige Ketotriose ist, was bedeutet, dass es der einzige ketonhaltige Zucker mit drei Kohlenstoffatomen ist.

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