ethylene glycol
Meaning
An organic compound, HO-CH₂-CH₂-OH, and the chemical structure at right. It is a clear, colorless liquid under normal conditions, and is widely used as a vehicle engine coolant due to its anti-freeze properties.
Synonyms
1,2-Ethanediol
ethane-1,2-diol
monoethylene glycol
Ethane-1,2-diol
ethan-1,2-diol
hypodicarbonous acid
ethylene alcohol
1,2-ethanediol
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