glycol

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɡlʌɪkɒl/

Noun

glycol (plural glycols)

1. (organic chemistry) Any aliphatic diol.
2. (organic compound) A thick, colourless liquid, C₂H₄(OH)₂, of a sweetish taste, produced artificially from certain ethylene compounds and used as an antifreeze; ethylene glycol.

Translations

• French: glycol
• German: Glykol

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