glycerin
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of glycerin
1830–40; < French glycérine, equivalent to Greek glyker ( ós ) sweet + -ine -in 2
Example Sentences
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Glycerin, a thick liquid that keeps toothpaste smooth and moist, can be a petroleum-based compound.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
Glycerin and microspheres soften imperfections, minimize pores, eliminate fine lines and even out texture and tone.
From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2021
But it’s a legitimate concern that the Rams have removed locker-room stabilizers such as even-keeled linebacker Alec Ogletree and replaced them with Nitro and Glycerin.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2018
Glycerin, one of the many chemicals that can be derived from cow fat, is an ingredient in TNT.
From Slate • Apr. 25, 2012
Glycerin is very irritating to some people, then again it works like a charm.
From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson
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