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ethyl ethanoate
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ethylene glycol
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ethylene oxide
eth·yl·ene ox·ide


noun 
Definition:
 
colorless gas: a soluble colorless gas. Use: synthesis of ethylene glycol and other chemicals, fumigant, sterilant. C2H4O
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