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diethylene glycol
[ dahy-eth-uh-leen glahy-kawl, ‐kol ]
noun
, Chemistry.
- a syrupy colorless liquid, C 4 H 10 O 3 , used as a solvent for nitrocellulose and as a fabric softener.
diethylene glycol
/ daɪˈɛθɪˌliːn ˈɡlaɪkɒl /
noun
- a colourless soluble, poisonous liquid used as a solvent. Formula: (C 2 H 4 OH) 2 O
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