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ethanediol

British

/ ˈiːθeɪnˌdaɪɒl, ˈɛθ- /

noun

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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Etymology

Origin of ethanediol

C20: from _ethane + _di- ¹ + _-ol ¹

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