glycerol
noun
glyc·er·ol
ˈgli-sə-ˌrȯl 
-ˌrōl
-ˌrōl
: a sweet syrupy hygroscopic trihydroxy alcohol C3H8O3 usually obtained by the saponification of fats
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The electrochemical system enables producers to convert crude glycerol directly into solketal on-site.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
The full list of ingredients is as follows–Espadín agave, organic agave nectar, glycerol, malic acid, citric acid, salt, natural flavors, natural mushroom, and glycolipids (to preserve freshness).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2025
When combined during the heating process with glycerol, which is found in fat molecules, sucralose produces chloropropanols—substances that may increase cancer risk.
—Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 23 Apr. 2025
The yeast consumes the glycerol in the wine, contributing to a fino's special, very dry character.
—Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
The full list of ingredients is as follows–Espadín agave, organic agave nectar, glycerol, malic acid, citric acid, salt, natural flavors, natural mushroom, and glycolipids (to preserve freshness).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2025
When combined during the heating process with glycerol, which is found in fat molecules, sucralose produces chloropropanols—substances that may increase cancer risk.
—Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 23 Apr. 2025
The yeast consumes the glycerol in the wine, contributing to a fino's special, very dry character.
—Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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“Glycerol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glycerol. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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glycerol
noun
glyc·er·ol
ˈglis-ə-ˌrȯl
-ˌrōl
: a sweet colorless syrupy alcohol usually obtained from fats and oils
Medical Definition
glycerol
noun
glyc·er·ol
ˈglis-ə-ˌrȯl
-ˌrōl
-ˌrōl
: a sweet syrupy hygroscopic trihydroxy alcohol C3H8O3 usually obtained by the saponification of fats and used especially as a solvent and plasticizer, as a moistening agent, emollient, and lubricant, and as an emulsifying agent
called also glycerin
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