ethylene glycol

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ethylene glycol

A colorless syrupy alcohol, HOCH₂CH₂OH, used as an antifreeze in cooling and heating systems.

ethylene glycol

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) another name for ethanediol

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A poisonous, syrupy, colorless alcohol used as an antifreeze in heating and cooling systems that use water. Ethylene glycol is chemically like ethanol but has two hydroxyl (OH) groups instead of one. Also called glycol. Chemical formula: C₂H₆O₂.

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ethylene glycol - a sweet but poisonous syrupy liquid used as an antifreeze and solvent

ethanediol, glycol

antifreeze - a liquid added to the water in a cooling system to lower its freezing point

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