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glycol Definition

gly·col (glīkôl′, -kōl′)

noun

  1. ethylene glycol
  2. any of a group of alcohols with a hydroxyl group attached to each of two carbon atoms, as ethylene glycol

Etymology: glyc(erin) + -ol

glycol Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • contain: The capsule form of amprenavir does not contain propylene glycol.
  • base: An additional benefit was the wider range of temperature extremes the silicone had over glycol based fluids.
  • use: SAS airports have managed to collect 80-90 % of the glycol used in 1994/1995.
  • call: This is because pregnant women and young children are unable to break down one of its components called propylene glycol.
  • cool: Free Cooling E-series versions incorporate glycol cooled condensers and a second cooling coil, interlaced with the main evaporator coil.

Modifies a noun

  • ether: Glycol ethers are widely used in products such as coatings, inks and adhesives.
  • solution: This hall displays the remains of a 16th century vessel that is being continually sprayed with a polyethylene glycol solution.
  • borate: Glycol borates are specifically formulated for remedial applications, that is for treating against existing insect and fungal attack in buildings.
  • system: Or it can be added to new or used antifreeze to improve the heat transfer of ethylene and propylene glycol systems.
  • plant: Included in the expansion is a second 800,000 tons steam cracker, a 535,000 tons polyethylene plant and a 410,000 tons ethylene glycol plant.
  • product: Apparently these will last for four years, twice as long as the ' safe ' life of ethylene glycol products.

Noun used with modifier

  • propylene: Also, its vehicle, propylene glycol, can cause hypotension.
  • ethylene: This is oxidized in air with a catalyst to form ethylene oxide, which is then hydrated to produce ethylene glycol.
  • polyethylene: This hall displays the remains of a 16th century vessel that is being continually sprayed with a polyethylene glycol solution.
  • ton: Included in the expansion is a second 800,000 tons steam cracker, a 535,000 tons polyethylene plant and a 410,000 tons ethylene glycol plant.