glycerine

/ ˈɡlɪsərɪn; ˈɡlɪsərɪn; ˌɡlɪsəˈriːn /

noun

1. another name (not in technical usage) for glycerol

Word History and Origins

Origin of glycerine¹

C19: from French glycérine, from Greek glukeros sweet + -ine -in ; related to Greek glukus sweet

Example Sentences

It consists of the following: One part epsom salts, two parts glycerine, and three parts soap suds.

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Glycerine and soapy water, equal parts, may be introduced into the bowel for temporary relief of a persistent constipation.

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The tracing is done by means of a special form of style giving indelible curves through the medium of colored glycerine.

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The two manufactures, however, which seem to lead in the demand for glycerine are of nitro-glycerine and of oleomargarine.

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The substances commonly employed are glycerine, wood alcohol, or a saturated solution of calcium chloride.

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