Glycerol Definition

glĭsə-rôl, -rōl
noun
An odorless, colorless, syrupy liquid, C3H5(OH)3, prepared by the hydrolysis of fats and oils: it is used as a solvent, skin lotion, food preservative, etc., and in the manufacture of explosives, alkyd resins, etc.
Webster's New World

(organic chemistry) 1,2,3-trihydroxy-propane or propan-1,2,3-triol; a trihydric alcohol.

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Noun

Singular:
glycerol
Plural:
glycerols

Origin of Glycerol

  • glycer(in) –ol

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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