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

Glycerol Sentence Examples

  • In the second trial, those who had taken glycerol reverted to water alone and vise versa.

  • Other active ingredients include water, glycerol, salt, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), potassium sorbate and lemon grass.

  • If motions are hard and difficult to void, try inserting a glycerol suppository to reduce straining.

  • Osmotic laxatives The most commonly used osmotic laxatives include magnesium hydroxide, sodium potassium tartrate, lactulose and glycerol.

  • Other sources of calories include organic acids (such as acetic acid and lactic acid) and polyols (sugar alcohols such as Mannitol, Xylitol and Glycerol).

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Words Starting With

GGLGLY

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