glycol
Radiator fluid base
Glycol refers to any of a class of organic compounds containing two hydroxyl groups, making them a type of alcohol.
Ethylene glycol is the most familiar, widely used as automotive antifreeze and in industrial applications.
Propylene glycol appears in food products, cosmetics, and medications as a moisturizer and solvent.
The term comes from the sweet taste these compounds share with glycerin.
Check your glycol levels before winter.
Temperature-regulating fluid
- antifreezeEngine cooling additive
- radiatorHeat transfer device
- corrosionChemical wearing away
- inhibitorAgent that slows reactions
deicing · engine · refrigerant · automotive · hydraulic · winterization · thermostat · overheating
-OH functional group
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- organicFrom living matter
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
monomer · esterification · polyester · polyethylene · polypropylene · intermediate · reactant · biosynthesis
Moisture-attracting substance
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- cosmeticsSkin-applied beauty substances
- pharmaceuticalsManufactured therapeutic substances
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
non-toxic · preservative · emollient · thickener · stabilizer · vaporizer · e-liquid · skincare
coolant
Temperature-regulating fluid
- antifreezeEngine cooling additive
- radiatorHeat transfer device
- corrosionChemical wearing away
inhibitor · deicing · engine · refrigerant · automotive · hydraulic · winterization · thermostat · overheating · toxicity
hydroxyl
-OH functional group
polymer · monomer · esterification · polyester · polyethylene · polypropylene · intermediate · reactant · biosynthesis · carbohydrate
humectant
Moisture-attracting substance
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- cosmeticsSkin-applied beauty substances
- pharmaceuticalsManufactured therapeutic substances
emulsifier · non-toxic · preservative · emollient · thickener · stabilizer · vaporizer · e-liquid · skincare · toothpaste
dissolution
Breaking up completely
miscible · polar · solution · medium · dispersion · ink · dye · paint · coating · industrial
poisoning
Harmful substance exposure
metabolite · kidney · crystals · antidote · oxalate · acidosis · emergency · accidental · sweetness · palatable
- organic compoundshydrocarbon, alcohol, alkane, ethane, propane
- cooling systemsradiator, coolant, antifreeze, thermostat, water pump
- deicersrock salt, road salt, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, sodium chloride
- Lab Chemicalssodium hydroxide, acetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, potassium chloride, sodium chloride
- gas processinggas plant, fractionation, processing plant, NGL, LPG
- alcoholsmethanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, pentanol
- glycerin soapHumectant-based cleansing bar
- polyethylene glycolWaxy synthetic polymer chain
- glycolic acidSugarcane-derived skincare exfoliant