polyoxyethylene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. any polymer of ethylene glycol having a general formula HO-(CH₂CH₂O)ₙ-H; they are used in the manufacture of emulsifiers

Word forms

polyoxyethylene polyoxyethylenes

Etymology

From poly- + oxy- + ethylene.

Related words

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