glycol

== English == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek γλυκύς (glukús, “sweet”) +‎ -ol. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɡlaɪ̯.kɒl/ === Noun === glycol (plural glycols) (organic chemistry) Any aliphatic diol. (organic chemistry) A thick, colourless liquid, C2H4(OH)2, of a sweetish taste, produced artificially from certain ethylene compounds and used as an antifreeze; ethylene glycol. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====