glycerin

noun glyc·er·in \ˈglis-rən, ˈgli-sə-\

: a thick, sweet, clear liquid used in making medicines, food, soap, etc.

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glyc·er·in or glyc·er·ine \ˈglis-rən, ˈgli-sə-\

French glycérine, from Greek glykeros sweet; akin to Greek glykys

First Known Use: 1830

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noun glyc·er·in

glyc·er·in or glyc·er·ine \ˈglis-(ə-)rən\

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