GLYCERINE


Meaning of GLYCERINE in English

gly ‧ ce ‧ rine BrE AmE , glycerin /ˈɡlɪsərɪn/ noun [uncountable]

[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Language: French ; Origin: glycérine , from Greek glykeros 'sweet' ]

a thick sweet transparent liquid made from fats and used in medicines, explosives, and foods

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