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ethanediol

/ ˈɛθ-, ˈiːθeɪnˌdaɪɒl /

noun

  1. Also called: glycol. ethylene glycol.a clear colourless syrupy soluble liquid substance, used as an antifreeze and solvent. Formula: CH 2 OHCH 2 OH

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ethanediol1

C20: from ethane + di- 1 + -ol 1

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