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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a sweet but poisonous syrupy liquid used as an antifreeze and solvent
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: glycol, ethanediol
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: antifreeze
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