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Definition of glycerol in English: glycerolnoun ˈɡlɪs(ə)rɒl mass nounA colourless, sweet, viscous liquid formed as a by-product in soap manufacture. It is used as an emollient and laxative, and for making explosives and antifreeze. A trihydric alcohol; chemical formula: CH₂(OH)CH(OH)CH₂(OH) Example sentencesExamples - Fats can be reduced in a solution of sodium hydroxide to produce glycerol and another kind of lipid, soap.
- The acetins are derivatives of glycerol that are prepared by heating glycerol with acetic acid.
- Such agents include glucose, propylene glycerol, polyethylene glycol and hypaque.
- The fats or oils from these sources are isolated and hydrolyzed to produce glycerol and fatty acids.
- Fatty acids form esters with alcohols, and the common esters are glycerides, because the alcohol involved is glycerol.
Origin Late 19th century: from glycerine + -ol. Definition of glycerol in US English: glycerolnoun A colorless, sweet, viscous liquid formed as a byproduct in soap manufacture. It is used as an emollient and laxative, and for making explosives and antifreeze. A trihydric alcohol; chemical formula: CH₂(OH)CH(OH)CH₂(OH) Example sentencesExamples - Such agents include glucose, propylene glycerol, polyethylene glycol and hypaque.
- Fats can be reduced in a solution of sodium hydroxide to produce glycerol and another kind of lipid, soap.
- The fats or oils from these sources are isolated and hydrolyzed to produce glycerol and fatty acids.
- The acetins are derivatives of glycerol that are prepared by heating glycerol with acetic acid.
- Fatty acids form esters with alcohols, and the common esters are glycerides, because the alcohol involved is glycerol.
Origin Late 19th century: from glycerin + -ol. |