ethylene glycol

Noun

A colorless, odorless, sweet-tasting, viscous liquid, C2H6O2, used chiefly in the manufacture of antifreeze and polyester resins.

ریشه

Derived from the words 'ethylene' and 'glycol', the latter from the Greek words 'glykys' (sweet) and 'hule' (matter).

مثال

• Ethylene glycol is used in the production of antifreeze.
• Ethylene glycol is a key ingredient in the manufacture of polyester fibers.
• Ingestion of ethylene glycol can be fatal.

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