ethylene glycol (Meaning)

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ethylene glycol (n)

a sweet but poisonous syrupy liquid used as an antifreeze and solvent

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Ethylene glycol is a colorless, odorless liquid that is miscible with water.
It is used as an antifreeze in car engines and as a deicing fluid for aircraft.
Ethylene glycol is also used in the production of polyester fibers and plastics.
It is a toxic substance and can cause kidney failure and death if ingested.
The lethal dose of ethylene glycol for humans is about 100 milliliters.
Symptoms of ethylene glycol poisoning include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and kidney failure.
There is no specific antidote for ethylene glycol poisoning, and treatment is supportive.
Ethylene glycol is a common ingredient in antifreeze, and it is important to keep it out of reach of children and pets.
If you suspect that someone has ingested ethylene glycol, call 911 immediately.
Ethylene glycol can also be used as a solvent for paints, dyes, and inks.

a sweet but poisonous syrupy liquid used as an antifreeze and solvent

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Ethylene glycol is a colorless, odorless liquid that is miscible with water.

It is used as an antifreeze in car engines and as a deicing fluid for aircraft.

Ethylene glycol is also used in the production of polyester fibers and plastics.

It is a toxic substance and can cause kidney failure and death if ingested.