noun
- Organic compounds containing both amino and hydroxyl groups, derived from ethane; used in industrial applications such as detergents, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
Usage: plural form; technical/chemistry term; commonly used in industrial and scientific contexts
Examples
- Ethanolamines are widely used as surfactants in cleaning products.
- The pharmaceutical industry relies on ethanolamines for formulating certain medications.
- Ethanolamines serve as important raw materials in the production of cosmetics.
- These compounds are valued for their ability to dissolve both polar and nonpolar substances.
- Monoethanolamine is one of the most common ethanolamines used in industrial applications.