polyethylene glycol

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polyethylene glycol (plural polyethylene glycols)

  1. (chemistry) Any of a series of water-soluble polymers, of general formula [CH2-CH2-O]n, used in detergents and as emulsifiers and plasticizers.

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  • (abbreviation): PEG

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