glycol

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γλυκύς (glukús, “sweet”) + -ol.

noun

  1. (organic chemistry) Any aliphatic diol.
  2. (organic chemistry) A thick, colourless liquid, C₂H₄(OH)₂, of a sweetish taste, produced artificially from certain ethylene compounds and used as an antifreeze; ethylene glycol.

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