GLYCERIN


Meaning of GLYCERIN in English

I. ˈglis(ə)rə̇n noun

or glyc·er·ine “ sometimes ˈglisəˌrēn or ˌglisəˈrēn

( -s )

Etymology: French glycérine, from Greek glykeros sweet + French -ine; akin to Greek glykys sweet — more at dulcet

1. : glycerol — used especially of the products for industrial and pharmaceutical uses

2. : glycerite

II. transitive verb

or glycerine “

( -ed/-ing/-s )

: glycerinate

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