ethylene glycol

noun

Definition of ETHYLENE GLYCOL

: a thick liquid diol C₂H₆O₂ used especially as an antifreeze and in making polyester fibers

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circa 1884

Medical Dictionary

noun

: a thick liquid alcohol C₂H₆O₂ used especially as an antifreeze

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