Definitions by Black Cat - 5000
Ethylene
Ethylene is a plant hormone that helps ripen fruits, but if there is too much of it present in the air, it can cause fruit to go off.
It is non-toxic in normal environments and has a sweet odour.
Its modern name is "ethene" (not "ethane").
It is also used in the synthesis of antifreeze.
Professionals convert the ethylene into ethylene oxide, then they further convert the ethylene oxide into ethylene glycol.
It is non-toxic in normal environments and has a sweet odour.
Its modern name is "ethene" (not "ethane").
It is also used in the synthesis of antifreeze.
Professionals convert the ethylene into ethylene oxide, then they further convert the ethylene oxide into ethylene glycol.
Guy 1: Why do my bananas ripen much faster when they are together in a bunch, but not as quick when they're separate?
Guy 2: Oh that's due to natural ethylene gas production. Ethylene is a non-toxic plant hormone that helps bananas to ripen, and it has a sweet smell.
Guy 1: Oh wow.
Guy 2: Oh that's due to natural ethylene gas production. Ethylene is a non-toxic plant hormone that helps bananas to ripen, and it has a sweet smell.
Guy 1: Oh wow.
Ethylene by Black Cat - 5000 December 21, 2025
Glycerin
Glycerin, also known as glycerol (IUPAC name: propane-1,2,3-triol) is a non-toxic sugar alcohol used as an antifreeze in slushies or other frozen drinks.
It is a viscous alcohol with a viscosity somewhere between maple syrup and golden syrup.
It used to be used in car antifreeze before ethylene glycol was discovered, but was phased out because ethylene glycol had far superior antifreeze, antiboil, and heat-transfer properties compared to glycerin.
While glycerin is non-toxic to adolescents and adults, it can be toxic to young children due to their bodies inability to deal with the substance, potentially resulting in hypoglycemia.
It is a viscous alcohol with a viscosity somewhere between maple syrup and golden syrup.
It used to be used in car antifreeze before ethylene glycol was discovered, but was phased out because ethylene glycol had far superior antifreeze, antiboil, and heat-transfer properties compared to glycerin.
While glycerin is non-toxic to adolescents and adults, it can be toxic to young children due to their bodies inability to deal with the substance, potentially resulting in hypoglycemia.
This hand sanitiser contains glycerin as a stabilizer to stop the ethanol from evaporating as quickly when on the hands.
Glycerin by Black Cat - 5000 December 20, 2025
Jesus Christ
Jesus' full name is Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ is the son of God.
He died on the cross for each and every one of us. He died to forgive all of everyones sins, and he loves us all, and his love cannot be earned. He loves us unconditionally, and he is the light of this world.
You cannot earn your way into Heaven, you need to follow Jesus, forgive everyone else (including yourself), and believe in him.
God loves you, and he WILL forgive you if you come to him.
Don't believe the Devils lies.
Jesus Christ is the son of God.
He died on the cross for each and every one of us. He died to forgive all of everyones sins, and he loves us all, and his love cannot be earned. He loves us unconditionally, and he is the light of this world.
You cannot earn your way into Heaven, you need to follow Jesus, forgive everyone else (including yourself), and believe in him.
God loves you, and he WILL forgive you if you come to him.
Don't believe the Devils lies.
Jesus Christ by Black Cat - 5000 December 19, 2025
Propylene Glycol
Propylene glycol, also known as propane-1,2-diol, is a synthetic alcohol which can be also synthesized from natural sources.
It has a sweetish taste and flavour, and is safe to consume in smaller amounts.
It is a common ingredient in food & drinks, cosmetics, hand soaps, liquid medicines, and more.
It has a cousin called propanediol, which is also known as propane-1,3-diol, and it is more naturally abundant than propane-1,2-diol.
Both propylene glycol and propanediol are technically edible, unlike the glycols called ethylene/diethylene glycol.
It has a sweetish taste and flavour, and is safe to consume in smaller amounts.
It is a common ingredient in food & drinks, cosmetics, hand soaps, liquid medicines, and more.
It has a cousin called propanediol, which is also known as propane-1,3-diol, and it is more naturally abundant than propane-1,2-diol.
Both propylene glycol and propanediol are technically edible, unlike the glycols called ethylene/diethylene glycol.
This icecream uses an edible antifreeze to make its palate smoother and creamier, it's called propylene glycol.
This engine coolant is formulated with a non-toxic glycol called propylene glycol, unlike most conventional coolants which are ethylene glycol based.
This engine coolant is formulated with a non-toxic glycol called propylene glycol, unlike most conventional coolants which are ethylene glycol based.
Propylene Glycol by Black Cat - 5000 December 19, 2025
Corn alcohol
Usually corn alcohol refers to ethanol (drinkable alcohol), but it can also refer to other alcohols (more specifically glycols) such as propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) or propanediol (propane-1,3-diol), or butylene glycol (butane-1,3-diol).
This product contains 35% corn alcohol, not ethanol, but it's actually propylene glycol which has been sourced from corn.
Corn alcohol or corn glycol.
Corn alcohol or corn glycol.
Corn alcohol by Black Cat - 5000 December 19, 2025
Coolant
A super useful liquid for your cars radiator to prevent it from overheating, or freezing in very cold conditions.
It is usually (but not always) brightly coloured, and comes in either a pre-mix or concentrate.
It is usually (but not always) brightly coloured, and comes in either a pre-mix or concentrate.
My cars coolant is running low, and my car is overheating, according to the temperature gauge.
I better top up the cars coolant/antifreeze.
I better top up the cars coolant/antifreeze.
Coolant by Black Cat - 5000 December 13, 2025
Hijack
Hijack by Black Cat - 5000 December 13, 2025