polyethylene glycol

== English == === Noun === polyethylene glycol (plural polyethylene glycols) (chemistry) Any of a series of water-soluble polymers, of general formula [CH2-CH2-O]n, used in detergents and as emulsifiers and plasticizers. ==== Synonyms ==== (abbreviation): PEG ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== poly- ethyl -ene -ol