glycol

  1. Noun.  (organic chemistry) Any aliphatic diol.
  2. Noun.  (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.

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