glyceryl

[glis-er-il]

adjective

1. containing the glyceryl group.

glyceryl

/ ˈɡlɪsərɪl /

noun

1. (modifier) derived from glycerol by replacing or removing one or more of its hydroxyl groups

   a glyceryl group or radical

glyceryl

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of glyceryl¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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