English noun: propylene glycol | |||
| 1. | propylene glycol (substance) a sweet colorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid used as an antifreeze and in brake fluid and also as a humectant in cosmetics and personal care items although it can be absorbed through the skin with harmful effects | ||
| Synonyms | propanediol | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | antifreeze, humectant | ||