glycerin

noun

glyc·​er·​in ˈgli-s(ə-)rən How to pronounce glycerin (audio)
variants or glycerine

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Shades: 35 Key ingredients: Dimethicone, glycerin, meadowfoam seed oil Size: 1 oz. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025 Its humectant glycerin and snow mushroom are essentially an insurance plan against dehydrated skin. Allure, 26 Sep. 2024 This formula contains hydrating glycerin to leave skin feeling soft and smooth, while volcanic sand softly scrubs away dead skin. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024 The blemish-busting active helps slough away the dead skin cells that contribute to clogged pores, while hydrating glycerin prevents your skin from feeling tight and dehydrated post-cleanse. Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for glycerin 

Word History

Etymology

French glycérine, from Greek glykeros sweet; akin to Greek glykys

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of glycerin was in 1830

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“Glycerin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glycerin. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

glycerin

noun
glyc·​er·​in
variants or glycerine

Medical Definition

glycerin

noun
glyc·​er·​in
variants or glycerine

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