glycerin

noun

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

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Infused with anti-aging retinol, peptides, and hydrolyzed collagen, the eye masks also contain hydrating and soothing ingredients such as glycerin and arnica extract. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025 Packed with moisturizing ingredients like shea butter and glycerin, this formula helps prevent seasonal dryness and keeps skin feeling soft and supple, especially for those with mature complexions. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025 This lightweight formula is enriched with moisturizing skin-care powerhouses like glycerin, squalane, and vitamin E, to create a diffused effect. Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Oct. 2025 These include things like oats, coconut glycerin, and peanut butter in the lumps of coal biscuits, oats, peanut butter and bacon in the bac’n nutty biscuits, and chickpeas, tapioca flour and apples in the brushy sticks. Christine Persaud, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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glycerin

noun
glyc·​er·​in
variants or glycerine

Medical Definition

glycerin

noun
glyc·​er·​in
variants or glycerine

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