propylene glycol
noun
: a sweet hygroscopic viscous liquid C3H8O2 made especially from propylene and used especially as an antifreeze and solvent, in brake fluids, and as a food preservative
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Lam-Phaure says that this formula contains propylene glycol, a common ingredient found in gel formulas that doesn't dry down too quickly, giving you ample wiggle room to perfect your application. 
Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 3 Sep. 2022 The formulation is 100% vegan, suitable for normal, oily, or combination skin types, and contains no parabens, phthalates, propylene glycol, formaldehyde, SLS, mineral oils, petrolatum, paraffin, diethanolamine (DEA), or polyethylene beads. The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 May 2022 Unlike the solution, the foam doesn’t contain propylene glycol, which can cause an allergic reaction for some people. Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 22 Apr. 2022 The brand is decidedly against the use of aluminum, propylene glycol, parabens, and phthalates in their products, and the formula is safe for your body and the environment. The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Mar. 2022 According to the company’s website, Juul pods contain only four ingredients: nicotine, and the additives propylene glycol, glycerine, and benzoic acid, which serve as thickeners and preservatives. Chris Roberts, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2021 Artificial flavors can mask low-grade coffee beans that are past their prime and the artificial flavor is mixed with solvents like propylene glycol, which is also a chemical in antifreeze, used to attach the flavor to the beans. Kim Luongo, chicagotribune.com, 29 Mar. 2021 Delta Air Lines spokeswoman Martha Whitt says orange-colored Type I de-icing fluid, a heated mixture of a propylene glycol, other chemicals, inhibitors and water, are used at MSP. Janet Moore, Star Tribune, 26 Feb. 2021 Instead, the star ingredient is propylene glycol, a clear synthetic liquid that absorbs moisture to make hair soft, hydrated, and manageable. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 22 Feb. 2021 See More
Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 3 Sep. 2022 The formulation is 100% vegan, suitable for normal, oily, or combination skin types, and contains no parabens, phthalates, propylene glycol, formaldehyde, SLS, mineral oils, petrolatum, paraffin, diethanolamine (DEA), or polyethylene beads. The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 May 2022 Unlike the solution, the foam doesn’t contain propylene glycol, which can cause an allergic reaction for some people. Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 22 Apr. 2022 The brand is decidedly against the use of aluminum, propylene glycol, parabens, and phthalates in their products, and the formula is safe for your body and the environment. The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Mar. 2022 According to the company’s website, Juul pods contain only four ingredients: nicotine, and the additives propylene glycol, glycerine, and benzoic acid, which serve as thickeners and preservatives. Chris Roberts, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2021 Artificial flavors can mask low-grade coffee beans that are past their prime and the artificial flavor is mixed with solvents like propylene glycol, which is also a chemical in antifreeze, used to attach the flavor to the beans. Kim Luongo, chicagotribune.com, 29 Mar. 2021 Delta Air Lines spokeswoman Martha Whitt says orange-colored Type I de-icing fluid, a heated mixture of a propylene glycol, other chemicals, inhibitors and water, are used at MSP. Janet Moore, Star Tribune, 26 Feb. 2021 Instead, the star ingredient is propylene glycol, a clear synthetic liquid that absorbs moisture to make hair soft, hydrated, and manageable. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 22 Feb. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1870, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
propylene glycol
noun
: a sweet hygroscopic viscous liquid C3H8O2 made especially from propylene and used especially as an antifreeze and solvent, in brake fluids, and as a food preservative