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glyceryl

American  
[glis-er-il] / ˈglɪs ər ɪl /

adjective

  1. containing the glyceryl group.

glyceryl British  
/ 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 Scientific  
/ glĭs′ər-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.

Etymology

Origin of glyceryl

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

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The paramedics gave me glyceryl trinitrate spray, for heart problems.

From The Guardian

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

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