Meanings
plural propanediols · alternative propandiol
- chemistryAny 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
Synonyms: propyleneglycol
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAny 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
More synonyms by meaning
nouna 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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Origin
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propanediol. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/propanediol
“propanediol.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/propanediol. Accessed November 2, 2026.
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