propylene glycol: Meaning and Definition of

pro'pylene gly'col

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— Chem. Chem.
  1. a colorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid, CHO, used chiefly as a lubricant, as an antifreeze, as a heat transfer fluid, and as a solvent for fats, oils, waxes, and resins.
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