glycol

• Nom désignant une classe d'alcools comportant deux groupes hydroxyle dans la molécule, généralement utilisés comme antigel et comme solvants.

A noun referring to a class of alcohols with two hydroxyl groups per molecule, commonly used as antifreeze and solvents.

1. C1formaltechnical

   A sweet but poisonous syrupy liquid used as an antifreeze and solvent.

   glycol

   • Ethylene glycol is commonly used as an antifreeze in car radiators.
   • The chemist handled the glycol carefully due to its toxicity.
   • Glycol is an effective solvent for many industrial processes.

   Synonymesethylene glycol

2. C2formalscientific

   Any of a class of alcohols having two hydroxyl groups in each molecule.

   diol

   • Propylene glycol is a type of glycol used in food and cosmetics.
   • The molecular structure of a glycol includes two OH groups.
   • Glycols are important in the production of polyester fibers.

   Synonymesdiol