Definition of glycerine in English:
glycerine
(US glycerin)
noun ˈɡlɪs(ə)riːnˈɡlɪs(ə)rɪnˈɡlɪsərən
another term for glycerol
Example sentencesExamples
- Make a mixture with equal parts glycerine, methylated spirits and milk.
- The glycerin (another name of for glycerol) is removed from the system, and soap is isolated by using centrifugation and neutralization processes.
- Moisturizers contain humectants, such as glycerin, methyl glucose esters, lanolin, or mineral oil, that replace oils in the skin and promote its effectiveness as a moisture barrier.
- Castor oil is also a source of glycerine, and the combination of glycerine and hydroxy fatty acids makes it an excellent emollient and pigment carrier.
- The transesterification reaction breaks the link between the fatty acid and glycerine, using base catalysis and an alcohol.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from French glycerin, from Greek glukeros 'sweet'.