glycerin

noun

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

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The Daily Moisturizing Lotion features mineral oil, glycerin, dimethicone and potassium sorbate. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 Hyaluronic acid to plump skin and blur lines, and glycerin to keep skin soft and bouncy. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026 Hyaluronic acid or glycerin draws moisture into the skin and plumps fine lines. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026 Look for formulas with hyaluronic acid or glycerin for best results. Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 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 14 Apr. 2026.

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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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