propanediol | ||
1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) a sweet colorless, viscous, hygroscopic 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 | |
Synonyms: | propylene_glycol | |
Related terms: | humectant antifreeze | |
Similar spelling: |
propanol propanone propanolol propanal profaned propanamide profanation Provance |