glycol

/ˈɡlaɪ̯.kɒl/

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Any aliphatic diol.

A thick, colourless liquid, C₂H₄(OH)₂, of a sweetish taste, produced artificially from certain ethylene compounds and used as an antifreeze; ethylene glycol.

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noun — any of a class of alcohols having 2 hydroxyl groups in each

diol

noun — a sweet but poisonous syrupy liquid used as an antifreeze an

ethanediol

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