ORGANIC CHEMISTRY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site glycol Or diol, a class of dihydric alcohols, the lower members being viscous, hygroscopic liquids. Ethylene glycol is the most important; propylene glycol has similar uses, but being nontoxic is also used in foods, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Related category    • ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP