glycol
English
editEtymology
editFrom Ancient Greek γλυκύς (glukús, “sweet”) + -ol.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editglycol (plural glycols)
- (organic chemistry) Any aliphatic diol.
- (organic chemistry) A thick, colourless liquid, C2H4(OH)2, of a sweetish taste, produced artificially from certain ethylene compounds and used as an antifreeze; ethylene glycol.