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1. (n.) glycerol
a colorless liquid, C
Etymology: (1880–85; glycer (in ) + -ol1)
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1. (noun) glycerol, glycerin, glycerine
a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils
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1. (noun) Glycerol
same as Glycerin
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. Glycerol
A trihydroxy sugar alcohol that is an intermediate in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. It is used as a solvent, emollient, pharmaceutical agent, and sweetening agent.
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