glycerin

[ glis-er-in ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. glycerol.

glycerin

/ glĭs′ər-ĭn /

1. See glycerol

Word History and Origins

Origin of glycerin¹

1830–40; < French glycérine, equivalent to Greek glyker ( ós ) sweet + -ine -in ²

Example Sentences

A mixture of 40% glycerin and 60% red food colouring was used, simulating the relative density and viscosity of human blood.

From Science Daily

Look for products that contain petroleum jelly, castor oil and glycerin, Rogers said.

From Seattle Times

For “Botas/Boots,” the artist used rose- and lavender-scented glycerin soaps to sculpt a pair of translucent boots; within them, he embedded bits of barbed wire and blades.

From Los Angeles Times

This mad-refreshing, Italian-made, professional-grade shaving cream elevates the morning ritual like nobody’s business thanks to an invigorating combination of eucalyptus oil and menthol along with glycerin to help the razor glide across the skin.

From Los Angeles Times

Whether or not they actually suggested it, the “black ball” recipe contains dried raisins and figs, olive oil, charcoal, glycerin, senna and slippery elm.

From Seattle Times