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glycerine
glyc·er·in also glyc·er·ine G0161800 (glĭs′ər-ĭn)n. Glycerol or a preparation of glycerol. [French glycérine, from Greek glukeros, sweet.]glycerine (ˈɡlɪsərɪn; ˌɡlɪsəˈriːn) or glycerinn (Chemistry) another name (not in technical usage) for glycerol[C19: from French glycérine, from Greek glukeros sweet + -ine -in; related to Greek glukus sweet]ThesaurusNoun | 1. | glycerine - a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oilsglycerin, glycerolalcohol - any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation | Translationsglycerine
glycerine[′glis·ə·rən] (organic chemistry) glycerol glycerol, glycerin, glycerineColorless, odorless fluid used in mixing synthetic and natural resins for paints and varnishes; used for making distempers more pliable; used in the manufacture of some adhesives.glycerine
glycerin, glycerine (glis'e-rin) (e-ren?) [Gr. glykeros, sweet + -ine] C3H8O3; a trihydric alcohol, trihydroxy-propane, present in chemical combination in all fats. It is a syrupy colorless liquid, soluble in all proportions in water and alcohol. It is made commercially by the hydrolysis of fats, esp. during the manufacture of soap, and is used extensively as a solvent, a preservative, and an emollient in various skin diseases. Synonym: glycerolglycerine
Synonyms for glycerinenoun a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oilsSynonymsRelated Words |