polyethylene glycol

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Noun

polyethylene glycol

1. (chemistry) Any of a series of water-soluble polymers, of general formula [CH₂-CH₂-O]_n, used in detergents and as emulsifiers and plasticizers.

Synonyms

• (abbreviation) PEG

Related terms

• ethylene
• ethylene glycol
• glycol
• polyethylene

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