A triol is a chemical compound containing three hydroxyl groups (–OH functional groups), such as glycerol. An example of triol on benzene is benzenetriol. == See also == ...
A compound containing three hydroxyl groups; e.g., glycerol. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(tri´ol) an organic compound containing three hydroxy groups; a trihydric alcohol, such as glycerol.
Type: Term Pronunciation: trī-ol Definitions: 1. A compound containing three hydroxyl groups; glycerol.