Definition of Ethylene glycol

Integrated Circuit Terminology
Ethylene Glycol
chemical formula HOCH2CH2OH, ethylene glycol is used as an etch activity reducer. Ethylene glycol has a density of 1.11Kg/L. Ethylene glycol is hazardous if ingested.

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Ethylene glycol Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

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ethylene glycol

Noun
1. a sweet but poisonous syrupy liquid used as an antifreeze and solvent
(synonym) glycol, ethanediol
(hypernym) antifreeze


Ethylene glycol Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries

Glossary of petroleum Industry
Ethylene glycol
a colorless liquid used as antifreeze and as a dehydration medium in removing water from gas. (See glycol dehydrator.)


Ethylene glycol Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries

Dictionary of Automotive Terms
Ethylene glycol
A chemical solution added to the cooling system to protect against freezing. See antifreeze .


Ethylene glycol Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

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Ethylene glycol
Ethylene glycol (monoethylene glycol (MEG), IUPAC name: ethane-1,2-diol) is an alcohol with two -OH groups (a diol), a chemical compound widely used as an automotive antifreeze. In its pure form, it is an odorless, colorless, syrupy liquid with a sweet taste. Ethylene glycol is toxic, and its accidental ingestion should be considered a medical emergency.

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