polyoxyethylene

English

Etymology

From poly- +‎ oxy- +‎ ethylene.

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

Usage notes

  • The degree of polymerization is sometimes indicated with a numerical suffix in brackets

See also

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