glycerinenoun [ U ]
US also glycerin uk/ˈɡlɪs.ər.iːn//ˈɡlɪs.ər.ɪn/us/ˈɡlɪs.ɚ.riːn//ˈɡlɪs.ɚ.rɪn/a sweet, thick, clear liquid used in making explosives and medicines and for making food sweet
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- acrolein
- adenine
- aldehyde
- alkaline earth metal
- alkane
- ammonia
- ammonium
- butane
- calcium sulphate
- carbon monoxide
- iodide
- limewater
- lye
- nitrate
- octane
- paraben
- phenolphthalein
- sodium chloride
- starch
- sulphur dioxide
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