diol catabolic process
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of a diol, any alcohol containing two hydroxyl groups attached to saturated carbon atoms.
GO:0034311
diol metabolic process
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GO:0046174
polyol catabolic process
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dihydric alcohol catabolic process
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diol breakdown
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diol catabolism
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diol degradation
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