Phrase
ethylene glycol
乙二醇
The organic compound HO-CH2-CH2-OH, a clear, colorless liquid used especially as an engine coolant and antifreeze.
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The organic compound, HO-CH2-CH2-OH, a clear, colorless liquid under normal conditions, widely used as a vehicle engine coolant due to its antifreeze properties.
有机化合物HO-CH2-CH2-OH,常温下为无色透明液体,因其防冻性能而广泛用作汽车发动机冷却液。
有机化合物HO-CH2-CH2-OH,常温下为无色透明液体,因其防冻性能而广泛用作汽车发动机冷却液。
In use
Ethylene glycol is commonly used as an antifreeze agent in car radiators.
The production of polyester fibers requires ethylene glycol as a key raw material.
Ethylene glycol has a sweet taste but is toxic if ingested.
ethylene glycol is used as [noun]
Ethylene glycol is used as an antifreeze in cars.
乙二醇在汽车中用作防冻剂。
ethylene glycol is a [adjective] [noun]
Ethylene glycol is a toxic sweet-tasting liquid.
乙二醇是一种有毒的甜味液体。
ethylene glycol can be used to [verb phrase]
描述功能。
Ethylene glycol can be used to lower the freezing point of water.
乙二醇可用于降低水的冰点。
Common mistakes
I need an ethylene glycol for my car.I need ethylene glycol for my car.
ethylene glycol是不可数名词，不能在前面加不定冠词an。
Ethylene glycols are used as antifreeze.Ethylene glycol is used as antifreeze.
作为物质名词，ethylene glycol通常不可数，不用复数形式。
Connections
Confusing words
- propylene glycol
- 丙二醇 · 乙二醇有毒，常用于防冻剂；丙二醇毒性低，可用于食品、化妆品。
- diethylene glycol
- 二甘醇 · 乙二醇和二甘醇均可用作防冻剂，但二甘醇毒性更强，曾导致药物中毒事件。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
通常不可数，但在指代不同种类时可用复数形式。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.