propanediol

Meaning

Noun

  • Any of four diols derived from propane, usually the forms 1,2-propanediol and 1,3-propanediol, but especially 1,2-propanediol known as propylene glycol

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Similar words

Narrower meaning words

  • propan-1,1-diol
  • propan-1,3-diol
  • propan-2,2-diol
  • propan-1,2-diol

Broader meaning words

Origin

  • propane + diol

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