"polyoxyethylene" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: polyoxyethylenes [plural]
Etymology: poly- + oxy- + ethylene Etymology templates: {{af|en|poly-|oxy-|ethylene}} poly- + oxy- + ethylene Head templates: {{en-noun}} polyoxyethylene (plural polyoxyethylenes)
  1. (chemistry) any polymer of ethylene glycol having a general formula HO-(CH₂CH₂O)ₙ-H; they are used in the manufacture of emulsifiers Categories (topical): Chemistry Related terms: polysorbate

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