adiol- root words — words with the adiol- root

The root adiol- comes from Greek diol, meaning two hydroxyl groups. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including oestradiol. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the adiol- root

Explore words with adiol- — words containing the adiol- root and sharing its sense of "two hydroxyl groups". Examples include oestradiol. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does adiol- mean?

The adiol- root means two hydroxyl groups, from Greek diol. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.