Glycol
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɡlaɪ̯.kɒl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Glycol is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any aliphatic diol.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any aliphatic diol.
More Meanings
- (organic chemistry) A thick, colourless liquid, C₂H₄(OH)₂, of a sweetish taste, produced artificially from certain ethylene compounds and used as an antifreeze; ethylene glycol.
Word Forms
- glycols
Synonyms for glycol
Depending on context, synonyms include diol, ethanediol.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ethanediol, diol, propylene, ethylene, hexylene, butylene.
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