ethylene glycol

A colorless sweet-tasting viscous diol, C₂H₆O₂, used as an antifreeze in cooling and heating systems.

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ethylene glycol

(Elements & Compounds) another name for ethanediol

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gly•col

(ˈglaɪ kɔl, -kɒl)

n.

1. a colorless, sweet liquid, C₂H₆O₂, used chiefly as an automobile antifreeze and as a solvent.

2. any of a group of alcohols containing two hydroxyl groups.

[1855–60; glyc (erin) + (alcoh) ol]

gly•col′ic (-ˈkɒl ɪk) adj.

ethylene gly·col

(glī′kôl′)

A poisonous, syrupy, colorless alcohol, C₂H₆O₂. It is used as an antifreeze in heating and cooling systems that use water.

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Noun

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

Translations

Ethylenglykol

ethylene glycol

n etilenglicol m

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References in periodicals archive

While ethylene glycol is also another chemical highly sought after by automakers, associated stringent regulatory framework, the high cost of handling and storage, corrosive properties and toxicity of ethylene glycol has significantly shifted manufacturers' preference towards propylene glycol-based antifreeze products.

Automotive Antifreeze Market to Witness Steady Expansion During 2017 to 2022

Glycolic acid is the major metabolite of ethylene glycol responsible for toxicity (Barceloux et al., 1999).

Does Oregano Protect Against Testicular Toxicity Produced by Ethylene Glycol in Adult Male Albino Rat?/ ?El Oregano Protege Contra la Toxicidad Testicular Producida por Etilenglicol en Ratas Macho Albinas Adultas?

It will produce 700,000 tons of ethylene glycol per year, a news release said.

Lotte Chemical Louisiana starts production on ethylene glycol facility

The EQUATE Group* is a global producer of petrochemicals and the world's second largest producer of Ethylene Glycol (EG).

Equate Group Announces Financial Results for 2017

From a diagnostic conundrum some years earlier [8], we had learned that the finding of a lactate gap indicates intoxication from ethylene glycol rather than methanol.

Lactate Gap: A Diagnostic Support in Severe Metabolic Acidosis of Unknown Origin

In addition, towards the end of 2017, we will have a major turnaround for our Kuwait-based plants, which will include ethylene, ethylene glycol and other units.

Equate posts $679m net profit for 2016

Ethylene glycol is used in commercially available products such as antifreeze solution, windshield, or cold-pack and is readily accessible in the household.

Successful Resuscitation of a Patient with Life-Threatening Metabolic Acidosis by Hemodialysis: A Case of Ethylene Glycol Intoxication

Consuming rock salt can cause dehydration, liver failure and pancreatitis, while antifreeze contains the chemical ethylene glycol, which can be lethal when ingested and it has a very attractive taste to both cats and dogs.

WALK OUT TO WINTER BUT BEWARE.

Consider Ethylene glycol in process/industrial applications

9 tips for getting the most out of your glycol: Brent Hall, technical manager at ICS Cool Energy, offers nine top tips for using glycol in chillers and chilled water systems