diethylene glycol
noun
di·eth·yl·ene glycol
-ˌeth-ə-ˌlēn- 
: a sweet toxic syrupy compound C4H10O3 used chiefly as a solvent, humectant, and plasticizer and in the production of polyester resins
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“Diethylene glycol.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/diethylene%20glycol. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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