polyethylene glycol pol·y·eth·yl·ene glycol (pŏl'ē-ěth'ə-lēn')
Any of a family of high molecular weight compounds that can be
liquid or waxlike in consistency, are soluble in water and in
many organic solvents, and are used in detergents and as
emulsifiers and plasticizers. |the offspring of a zebra and a
donkey.| |a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.| Any of
a family of polymers that are either colorless liquids or waxy
solids and are soluble in water. They are present in many
organic solvents. Polyethylene glycols are used in detergents,
cosmetics, and as emulsifiers and plasticizers.