propylene glycol

propylene glycol

n.

A colorless viscous hygroscopic liquid that is a vicinal diol, C₃H₈O₂, used in antifreeze solutions, in hydraulic fluids, and as a solvent.

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propylene glycol

n

(Elements & Compounds) a colourless viscous hydroscopic sweet-tasting compound used as an antifreeze and brake fluid. Formula: CH3CH(OH)CH2OH. Systematic name: 1,2-dihydroxypropane

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pro′pylene gly′col

n.

a colorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid, C₃H₈O, used as a lubricant, an antifreeze, and a solvent.

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propylene glycol - a sweet colorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid used as an antifreeze and in brake fluid and also as a humectant in cosmetics and personal care items although it can be absorbed through the skin with harmful effects propanediol antifreeze - a liquid added to the water in a cooling system to lower its freezing point humectant - any substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist

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Translations

propylene glycol

n propilenglicol m

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