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glycerin
noun glyc·er·in \ˈglis-rən, ˈgli-sə-\
: a thick, sweet, clear liquid used in making medicines, food, soap, etc.
Full Definition of GLYCERIN
: glycerol
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Variants of GLYCERIN
glyc·er·in or glyc·er·ine \ˈglis-rən, ˈgli-sə-\
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Origin of GLYCERIN
French glycérine, from Greek glykeros sweet; akin to Greek glykys
First Known Use: 1830
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glycerin
noun glyc·er·in
Medical Definition of GLYCERIN
: glycerol
Variants of GLYCERIN
glyc·er·in or glyc·er·ine \ˈglis-(ə-)rən\
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