polyethylene glycol

pol·y·eth·yl·ene gly·col

P p

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pol-ee-eth-uh-leen glahy-kawl, -kol]
- /ˌpɒl iˈɛθ əˌlin ˈglaɪ kɔl, -kɒl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pol-ee-eth-uh-leen glahy-kawl, -kol]
- /ˌpɒl iˈɛθ əˌlin ˈglaɪ kɔl, -kɒl/

Definitions of polyethylene glycol words

noun polyethylene glycol any of a series of polymers of ethylene glycol, having a molecular weight of from about 200 to 6000, obtained by condensation of ethylene glycol or of ethylene oxide and water, used as an emulsifying agent and lubricant in ointments, creams, etc. 1
noun polyethylene glycol Polyethylene glycol is a compound used as a solvent in liquids and soft capsules, and in its solid form as a base for ointments, and as a binder, lubricant, and coating for tablets. 0

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90

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