glycerine

See also: glycérine

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From glyco- + -ine, from French glycérine, from Ancient Greek γλυκερός (glukerós, sweet) (compare γλυκύς (glukús, sweet)).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡlɪsəɹɪn/

Noun

glycerine (countable and uncountable, plural glycerines)

  1. (organic chemistry) The common name for glycerol, glycerin or E422.

Derived terms

  • glycerine phthalate

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