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Definition of Diethanolamine
1. Noun. (organic compound) A hydroxy secondary amine, (HO-CH2-CH2)2NH, used as a chemical intermediate and to absorb acidic gases. ¹
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Medical Definition of Diethanolamine
1. Bis(hydroxyethyl)amine; 2,2'-iminodiethanol;used as an emulsifier and as a dispersing agent in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Synonym: diethylolamine. (05 Mar 2000)