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Definition of glycerin

glycerin

/ˈɡlɪs.ər.ɪn/
(UK: glycerine)
glyc · er · in
Plural:glycerins
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glycerin Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A colorless, odorless, sweet-tasting viscous liquid formed as a byproduct in soap manufacture and widely used as a moisturizer in cosmetics, a sweetener in foods, and a base in pharmaceuticals.

Example

"The hand lotion contains vegetable glycerin to help retain moisture in dry winter skin."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

'Glycerin' (or 'glycerine') is the common commercial and pharmaceutical term, whereas 'glycerol' is the systematic chemical name preferred in scientific contexts.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'glycérine', coined in the early 19th century by chemist Michel-Eugène Chevreul from Ancient Greek 'glykeros' (sweet), in reference to the liquid's sweet taste.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glycerin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glycerin
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