glyceryl

noun glyc·er·yl \ˈglis-rəl, ˈgli-sə-\

Definition of GLYCERYL

: a radical derived from glycerol by removal of hydroxide; especially : a trivalent radical CH₂CHCH₂

1845

Medical Dictionary

noun glyc·er·yl \ˈglis-(ə-)rəl\

: a radical derived from glycerol by removal of hydroxide; especially : a trivalent radical CH₂CHCH₂

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