noun
definition
Any aliphatic diol.
definition
A thick, colourless liquid, C2H4(OH)2, of a sweetish taste, produced artificially from certain ethylene compounds and used as an antifreeze; ethylene glycol.
Examples of glycol in a Sentence
Included in the expansion is a second 800,000 tons steam cracker, a 535,000 tons polyethylene plant and a 410,000 tons ethylene glycol plant.
The capsule form of amprenavir does not contain propylene glycol.
This is because pregnant women and young children are unable to break down one of its components called propylene glycol.
Also, its vehicle, propylene glycol, can cause hypotension.
This hall displays the remains of a 16th century vessel that is being continually sprayed with a polyethylene glycol solution.
Ingredients High potency propolis 50 %, MPG (mono propylene glycol) Cautions Not recommended for people with an allergy to tree resin.
In the second stage, the wort is cooled to the fermentation temperature by a secondary refrigerant, e.g., glycol.
Propylene glycol is used as an antifreeze in cars and trucks.
Propylene glycol - a flavor enhancer, sweetener and used to retard spoilage; also used in the production of anti-freeze.
Stool softeners such as polyethelene glycol (Miralax) or an over-the-counter laxative may be recommended for constipation.
If you want to use essential oils, however, you'll have better luck combining 1 ounce essential oil, 2 1/4 ounces pre-formulated reed diffuser oil base or fragrance grade dipropylene glycol, and 1/4 ounce perfumer's alcohol.
Steer clear of anything that contains propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate or parabens, just to name a few of the ingredients that are often debated in the industry.
Some questionable ingredients, like propylene glycol and sodium sulfate, are found in fading cleansers and may irritate the skin.
In addition to being aluminum free, it is also free of parabens, propylene glycol and harsh chemicals, all of which may contribute to skin irritation.
Thus, they use no parabens, propylene glycol, aluminum, talc, alcohol or petroleum.
However, it should not be thought that propylene glycol based antifreeze is safe for consumption.
The troops lacked ice axes, glycol antifreeze had to be flown in, the tank engines refused to start.
This is oxidized in air with a catalyst to form ethylene oxide, which is then hydrated to produce ethylene glycol.
Consider using animal-friendly products that use propylene glycol rather than those containing ethylene glycol.