glycerite

[ glis-uh-rahyt ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a preparation of a medicinal substance dissolved in or mixed with glycerin.

Word History and Origins

Origin of glycerite¹

First recorded in 1870–75; glycer(in) + -ite ¹

Example Sentences

The compound gall ointment or the glycerite of tannin will be found to act successfully in some cases.

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For this purpose the glycerite of tannin and laudanum in equal parts is good.

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McTeague sprayed the tooth with glycerite of tannin, but without effect.

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