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glyceryl

[ glis-er-il ]

adjective

  1. containing the glyceryl group.


glyceryl

/ ˈɡlɪsərɪl /

noun

  1. modifier derived from glycerol by replacing or removing one or more of its hydroxyl groups

    a glyceryl group or radical

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glyceryl

/ glĭsər-əl /

  1. The radical CH 2 CH(OH)CH 2 OH, obtained from glycerol by removing one hydroxyl (OH) group.
  2. The radical CH 2 CHCH 2 , obtained from glycerol by removing all three hydroxyl (OH) groups. This radical is a component of many natural oils and fats.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of glyceryl1

First recorded in 1835–45; glycer(in) + -yl
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Example Sentences

The radicals of these acids exist in the natural fats combined with a base called glyceryl.

Stearine, a constituent of tallow, is a compound of glyceryl and stearic acid.

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