noun
- a colorless, viscous liquid alcohol (C₂H₆O₂) with two hydroxyl groups, commonly used as an antifreeze, solvent, and in manufacturing; also called ethylene glycol
Usage: chemistry term; also known as ethylene glycol or glycol
Examples
- Ethanediol is the main ingredient in most automotive antifreeze products.
- The chemical formula for ethanediol is C₂H₆O₂.
- Ethanediol has a sweet taste but is toxic if ingested in large quantities.
- Many industrial solvents contain ethanediol as a key component.
- The viscosity of ethanediol makes it useful in hydraulic fluids.
- Ethanediol is produced industrially from ethylene oxide.