glycol
Americannoun
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Also called ethylene alcohol. Also called ethylene glycol. a colorless, sweet liquid, C 2 H 6 O 2 , used chiefly as an automobile antifreeze and as a solvent.
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Also called diol. any of a group of alcohols containing two hydroxyl groups.
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Etymology
Origin of glycol
First recorded in 1855–60; glyc(erin) + (alcoh)ol
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A vapour barrier is placed on top of the insulation, before engineers lay mats containing glycol on top to keep the ice cold.
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026
Monoethylene glycol demand may improve from 2027, while methanol demand is forecast to exceed new capacity in 2026 and most of 2027-2030, lifting operating rates steadily from 66% to 70%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026
Fomepizole works by blocking enzymes known as alcohol dehydrogenase, stopping the body from converting ethylene glycol and methanol into toxic byproducts.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 18, 2026
Unaware that he was severely allergic to glycol, a chemical component for the stage smoke used in concerts, Bunbury was forced to cancel his 35th anniversary tour in 2022.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2025
They include ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, trimethylene glycol, mannitol, sorbitol, dextrans, and seminal-plasma proteins.
From Preservation of Bull Semen at Sub-Zero Temperatures by Friedman, M. E.
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