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Noun: propanediol
  1. A sweet colourless, 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
    - propylene glycol

Type of: antifreeze, humectant

Encyclopedia: Propanediol