glycerin

noun

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

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It’s also made with glycerin, which helps pull moisture into the skin, and won’t foam up (to keep your skin barrier intact). Jordan Galloway, SELF, 12 Dec. 2024 Hydrating, nourishing ingredients like prebiotic oat, shea butter and glycerin do the heavy lifting, improving the skin barrier along the way, even for super sensitive skin. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 They are made by soaking a cannabis plant in a base liquid like food-grade alcohol or glycerin and, after days of steeping, are strained. Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2024 Neutrogena triple age repair cream has vitamin C and glycerin, which deeply moisturizes your skin to combat wrinkles, uneven skin tones and sagging skin. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 30 Oct. 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 23 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

glycerin

noun
glyc·​er·​in
variants or glycerine

Medical Definition

glycerin

noun
glyc·​er·​in
variants or glycerine

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