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Glycerin

The common name for glycerol, glycerin or E422.

📖 Definitions of "Glycerin"

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The common name for glycerol, glycerin or E422.

🔄 Synonyms of "Glycerin"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
glycerinenoun	(British spelling) Synonym of glycerol
glycerolnoun	A syrupy sweet liquid obtained as a by-product in the manufacture of soap from animal or vegetable oils and fats; it is used as an antifreeze, a plasticizer, and a food sweetener and in the manufacture of dynamite, cosmetics etc.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Glycerin"

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Word	Definition
glycerinenoun	(British spelling) Synonym of glycerol
glycerolnoun	A syrupy sweet liquid obtained as a by-product in the manufacture of soap from animal or vegetable oils and fats; it is used as an antifreeze, a plasticizer, and a food sweetener and in the manufacture of dynamite, cosmetics etc.
iodoformnoun	(chemistry) A halogenated hydrocarbon, CHI₃; a yellow crystalline compound, formerly used as a mild antiseptic.
nitronoun	(uncountable, chemistry) The univalent NO₂ functional group.
nitrenoun	British standard spelling of niter.
bouillonnoun	A clear seasoned broth made by simmering usually light meat, such as beef or chicken.
suppositoriesnoun	(medicine) A medicine in the form of a small plug that is inserted into a bodily cavity, especially the rectum, vagina or urethra, where it melts at body temperature.
glyceridenoun	(organic chemistry) An ester of glycerol and one or more fatty acid; they are the major constituents of lipids.
glycolnoun	(organic chemistry) A thick, colourless liquid, C₂H₄(OH)₂, of a sweetish taste, produced artificially from certain ethylene compounds and used as an antifreeze; ethylene glycol.
glyceritenoun	(medicine) A medicinal preparation made by mixing or dissolving a substance in glycerin.
sorbitolnoun	(biochemistry) A faintly sweet alcohol C₆H₁₄O₆ that occurs in some fruits, is made synthetically, and is used especially as a humectant and softener and in making ascorbic acid.
glyceridesnoun	(organic chemistry) An ester of glycerol and one or more fatty acid; they are the major constituents of lipids.
glycericnoun	(organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to glycerol
propanediolnoun	(organic chemistry) Any of four diols derived from propane, usually the forms 1,2-propanediol and 1,3-propanediol, but especially 1,2-propanediol known as propylene glycol
monoglyceridenoun	(organic chemistry) a lipid, an ester of glycerol and one fatty acid (in the 1- or 2- positions)
hydroxyethylcellulosenoun	(organic chemistry) A gelling and thickening agent derived from cellulose, used in cosmetics and cleaners.
cetylnoun	(organic chemistry) The univalent hexadecyl radical C₁₆H₃₃- present in many waxes.
lanolinnoun	A greasy yellow substance chemically akin to wax that is secreted from wooly animals, with a variety of uses from rust prevention, lubrication and waterproofing to cosmetics and skin ointments.
dipropylenenoun	(organic chemistry, in combination) Two propylene groups in a molecule
cornstarchnoun	A very fine starch powder derived from corn (maize) used in cooking as a thickener, to keep things from sticking, or as an anti-caking agent.