ethylene glycol
noun
: a thick liquid diol C2H6O2 used especially as an antifreeze and in making polyester fibers
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Her cause of death is ethylene glycol toxicity, per the medical examiner's office.
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Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
Her cause of death is ethylene glycol toxicity, according to the Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2024
Poisoning: Overdoses of Aspirin or ingesting toxins like ethylene glycol can trigger spikes in acidity.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2024
The chemicals included vinyl chloride, butyl acrylate, ethylhexyl acrylate, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether and isobutylene.
—Amanda Garrett, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
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Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
Her cause of death is ethylene glycol toxicity, according to the Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2024
Poisoning: Overdoses of Aspirin or ingesting toxins like ethylene glycol can trigger spikes in acidity.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2024
The chemicals included vinyl chloride, butyl acrylate, ethylhexyl acrylate, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether and isobutylene.
—Amanda Garrett, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
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“Ethylene glycol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ethylene%20glycol. Accessed 30 Sep. 2024.
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