glycerin
[glis-er-in]
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noun Chemistry.
Also glyc·er·ine [glis-er-in, -uh-reen, glis-uh-reen] /ˈglɪs ər ɪn, -əˌrin, ˌglɪs əˈrin/.
Origin of glycerin
glycerol
[glis-uh-rawl, -rol]
noun
Origin of glycerol
Also called glycerin, glycerine.
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But be careful; most of the things are only temporarily mounted—just in glycerine.
The Bacillus of BeautyHarriet Stark
It had not been hurt by the glycerine blast that had trapped Asher.
Care is, however, necessary, in moistening the wool with glycerine.
Fragments of science, V. 1-2John Tyndall
Denatured alcohol, glycerine, water, a little color and perfume.
Junior AchievementWilliam Lee
If then it is a smooth solution, nearly as thin as glycerine, it is fit for use.
glycerine
glycerin (ˈɡlɪsərɪn)
noun
Word Origin for glycerine
C19: from French glycérine, from Greek glukeros sweet + -ine -in; related to Greek glukus sweet
glycerol
noun
Word Origin for glycerol
C19: from glycer (ine) + -ol 1
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glycerin
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glycerol
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