Meaning of ethylene glycol | Babel Free
Definitions
The organic compound, HO-CH₂-CH₂-OH, a clear, colorless liquid under normal conditions, widely used as a vehicle engine coolant due to its antifreeze properties.
Equivalents
Čeština
etylenglykol
Français
éthylène glycol
Examples
“It is concerned in the manufacture⟳ of ethylene glycol, a principal raw material in the production of Terylene, and a block⟳ train⟳ of eleven 25-ton tank wagons, designed by I.C.I., has been specially constructed by B.R. to convey output to I.C.I.'s Wilton works in North Yorkshire.”
“‘Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol, rather good stuff.’”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
See also
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