glycerine

/,glisə'ri:n/

Thân thiện

A scientist carefully adds glycerine to a chemical mixture.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A sweet, syrupy, trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils: Glycerine is a clear, thick, sweet-tasting, and non-toxic liquid. It is a type of alcohol with three hydroxyl groups, commonly produced as a byproduct of soap making (saponification) or from plant and animal fats and oils.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Glycerine is used as a humectant in many skincare products.
  • The chemist added glycerine to the mixture to prevent it from drying out.
  • This soap contains natural glycerine, which is good for the skin.

Advanced Usage

• "Vegetable glycerine": A specific type of glycerine derived from plant oils, such as palm, coconut, or soybean oil.
  • I prefer using vegetable glycerine in my homemade cosmetics.

Variants and Related Words

• Glycerol (n): The chemical name for glycerine; the terms are often used interchangeably, though "glycerol" is more common in scientific contexts.
  • The formula for glycerol is C₃H₈O₃.
• Glycerin (n): An alternative spelling for glycerine.
  • Check the label for glycerin as an ingredient.

Synonyms

• Glycerol: The systematic chemical name.
• 1,2,3-Propanetriol: The IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) name.

Related Phrases

• "Glycerine suppository": A medical preparation used as a laxative.
  • The doctor recommended a glycerine suppository for the infant.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils

Từ đồng nghĩa

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