HyperDic: propanediol

English > 1 sense of the word propanediol:
NOUNsubstancepropanediol, propylene glycola sweet colorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid / liquid used as an antifreeze and in brake fluid and also as a humectant in cosmetics and personal care items although it can be absorbed through the skin with harmful effects
English > propanediol: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningA sweet colorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid / liquid used as an antifreeze and in brake fluid and also as a humectant in cosmetics and personal care items although it can be absorbed through the skin with harmful effects.
Synonympropylene glycol
BroaderantifreezeA liquid added to the water in a cooling system to lower its freezing point
humectantAny substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist
Spanishpropilenglicol
Catalanpropilenglicol

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