glycerin

noun

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

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Not only are these chemicals harmful if ingested, but glycerin may also cause feathers to become matted, which reduces their ability to insulate birds against cold temperatures. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026 Dryer skin can benefit from ingredients like coconut oil, shea butter, and glycerin, while activated charcoal and pumice are better suited for oily or acne-prone skin. Olivia Rose Rushing, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026 Rich, without being too heavy, and packed with fatty acids, peptides, ceramides, glycerin, and squalane, the product has held universal appeal since its 2022 launch—apt for both hydration and skin barrier repair. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2026 As for the product’s formula, it's made with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and other skin-loving ingredients, without cyclic silicones and parabens. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026 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 12 Jan. 2026.

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glycerin

noun
glyc·​er·​in
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Medical Definition

glycerin

noun
glyc·​er·​in
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