Glycol Definition

glīkôl, -kōl, -kŏl
noun
Any of a group of alcohols with a hydroxyl group attached to each of two carbon atoms, as ethylene glycol.
Webster's New World

Ethylene glycol.

Webster's New World

(organic chemistry) 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

Singular:
glycol
Plural:
glycols

Glycol Sentence Examples

  • 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.

  • The capsule form of amprenavir does not contain propylene glycol.

  • This is because pregnant women and young children are unable to break down one of its components called propylene glycol.

  • Also, its vehicle, propylene glycol, can cause hypotension.

  • This hall displays the remains of a 16th century vessel that is being continually sprayed with a polyethylene glycol solution.

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Words Starting With

GGLGLY

Words Ending With

LOLCOL

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