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      glycol
      noun
      any of a class of alcohols having 2 hydroxyl groups in each molecule
      a sweet but poisonous syrupy liquid used as an antifreeze and solvent
      Roots
      glykysglyc- · Greek · sweetoleum-ol · Latin · alcohol (chemical suffix)
      Words related to glycol
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