Polyethylene glycol

Definition of Polyethylene glycol

1. Noun. (chemistry) Any of a series of water-soluble polymers, of general formula [CH₂-CH₂-O]_n, used in detergents and as emulsifiers and plasticizers. ¹

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Medical Definition of Polyethylene glycol

1. A hydrophilic polymer that interacts with cell membranes and promotes fusion of cells to produce viable hybrids. Often used in producing hybridomas. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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