glycol

noun/ˈɡlaɪkɔl/

Frequency rank: #14,741 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a type of organic compound belonging to the alcohol family, containing two hydroxyl groups, commonly used as antifreeze or solvent.

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Example sentence

The antifreeze in your car contains glycol to prevent the engine coolant from freezing in winter.

Synonyms & related words

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