noun
Meaning 1
A synthetic derivative of ethylenediamine containing four hydroxyl groups and a C2H5 radical used in the preparation of detergents, emulsifiers, resins, plasticizers, toxicants, chelating agents, germicides, de-emulsifiers, and pharmaceuticals.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: THEED
Antonyms: none provided