glycerin

noun

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

Examples of glycerin in a Sentence

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Blue Lagoon Skincare Mineral Mask combines the electrolyte-rich water of the Blue Lagoon with hero humectants aloe and glycerin and a hefty dose of jojoba oil to soothe and moisturize skin in minutes (though some Allure editors leave it on overnight for good measure—and serious silkening). Allure, 26 Sep. 2024 As this lightweight spray sets your makeup, your skin will enjoy a dose of hydrating glycerin and moisturizing castor oil. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024 It’s made with sweet almond oil to hydrate hair, plus moisturizing aloe vera and glycerin. Sarah Felbin, SELF, 19 Sep. 2024 This is all thanks to a formula of skin-quenching ingredients like squalane and glycerin, which helps the colors glide on easily and melt right into the skin. Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 4 Sep. 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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Cite this Entry

“Glycerin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glycerin. Accessed 16 Nov. 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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