Cellosolve
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cellosolve is a noun meaning A glycol ether.
Meaning
A glycol ether.
More Meanings
- Specifically ethylene glycol monoethyl ether
Example Sentences
Start with a 50 per cent mixture of cellosolve and water; then go directly to pure cellosolve.
Cellosolves are used as solvents for lacquers, for sealing cellophane wrapping, and in hydraulic-brake fluid.
Word Forms
- cellosolves
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include solketal, glyme, glycolate, ethal, cellobiosyl, glycollate.
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