ethanediol
/
ˈiːθeɪnˌdaɪɒl;
ˈɛθ-
/
noun
1.
a clear colourless syrupy soluble liquid substance, used as an antifreeze and solvent. Formula: CH
2
OHCH
2
OH
Also called
glycol,
ethylene glycol
Word Origin
C20: from
ethane
+
di-
1
+
-ol
1