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Glycerine: meaning, definitions and examples

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glycerine

 

[ หˆษกlษชsษ™หŒriหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical compound

Glycerine, also known as glycerol, is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. It is widely used in the food industry as a sweetener and preservative. Additionally, glycerine is an important component in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and personal care products where it serves as a humectant to retain moisture. Its ability to dissolve in both water and alcohol makes it a versatile ingredient in various formulations.

Synonyms

1,2,3-propanetriol, glycerol

Examples of usage

  • Glycerine is often added to soaps for its moisturizing properties.
  • Many food products contain glycerine as a sweetening agent.
  • In skincare, glycerine helps to keep the skin hydrated.
  • Glycerine is used in the formulation of many cough syrups.

Translations

Translations of the word "glycerine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น glicerina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฒเคฟเคธเคฐเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Glycerin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gliserin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปั–ั†ะตั€ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gliceryna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒชใ‚ปใƒชใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท glycรฉrine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ glicerina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gliserin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธ€๋ฆฌ์„ธ๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบู„ุณุฑูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ glycerin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ glycerin

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”˜ๆฒน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ glicerol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ glycerรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะปั–ั†ะตั€ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒšแƒ˜แƒชแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qliserin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ glicerina

Etymology

The word 'glycerine' comes from the French term 'glycรฉrine,' which in turn is derived from the Greek word 'glykys,' meaning 'sweet.' The discovery of glycerol dates back to the 18th century when it was first isolated by the Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele in 1779 during his experiments with soap making. Initially considered a byproduct of the soap-making process, glycerine garnered attention due to its properties and versatile applications. Throughout the 19th century, the compound was further studied and recognized for its utility in various industries including food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Today, glycerine is produced on a large scale and remains an essential ingredient in many products worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,745, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.