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Propanediol

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

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

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unclassified

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unclassified

Variants

synonym
propylene glycol
plural
Propanediols
possessive
Propanediol's
pluralpossessive
Propanediols'