glyceryl
noun
glyc·er·yl
ˈgli-s(ə-)rəl 
: a radical derived from glycerol by removal of hydroxide
especially
: a trivalent radical CH2CHCH2
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Glycerin: The La Mer product features glycerin, while the Weleda one uses glyceryl linoleate, which is a monoester of glycerin and linoleic acid.
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Which skin-care ingredients are thought to increase aquaporin production?
Dr. Lal, says glyceryl glucoside is one of the most promising ingredients for boosting aquaporin production in skin cells.
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Doctor Boondas had prescribed glyceryl trinitrate for Willy.
—Diane Williams, Harper's magazine, 28 Oct. 2019
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2024
Which skin-care ingredients are thought to increase aquaporin production?
Dr. Lal, says glyceryl glucoside is one of the most promising ingredients for boosting aquaporin production in skin cells.
—Marisa Petrarca, Allure, 6 Sep. 2023
Doctor Boondas had prescribed glyceryl trinitrate for Willy.
—Diane Williams, Harper's magazine, 28 Oct. 2019
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“Glyceryl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glyceryl. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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glyceryl
noun
glyc·er·yl
ˈglis-(ə-)rəl
: a radical derived from glycerol by removal of hydroxide
especially
: a trivalent radical CH2CHCH2
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