English Explanatory Dictionary

ethylene glycol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The organic compound, HO-CH₂-CH₂-OH, a clear, colorless liquid under normal conditions, widely used as a vehicle engine coolant due to its antifreeze properties.

Word forms

ethylene glycol ethyleneglycol

Synonyms

EG ethane-1,2-diol monoethylene glycol MEG

Related words

diethylene glycol DEG -ene ethyl ethylene glycol monoethylene monoethylene glycol MEG -ol polyethylene polyethylene glycol PEG triethylene glycol TEG ethene diol ethene glycol ethenyl diol ethenyldiol ethenyl glycol ethenylglycol ethylene diol ethylenediol

Derived words

ethylene glycol demethalcrylate ethylene glycol diniitrate ethylene glycol tetraacetic acid monoethylene glycol MEG
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