cellosolveEtymologyFrom the brand name "Cellosolve", used by Union Carbide since 1924 to market ethyl and methyl cellosolves as solvents for cellulose esters such as nitrocellulose. Blend of cellulose + dissolvecellosolve means A glycol ether. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 86 out of 100.nounA glycol ether“Cellosolves are used as solvents for lacquers, for sealing cellophane wrapping, and in hydraulic-brake fluid.”Specifically ethylene glycol monoethyl ether“Start with a 50 per cent mixture of cellosolve and water; then go directly to pure cellosolve.”