glycerin

noun

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

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Other ingredients in a gel tablet or capsule may include sunflower oil, glycerin, gelatin, beeswax, and sunflower lecithin. Rebeca Schiller, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2026 Look for hyaluronic acid and glycerin as well to draw in moisture. Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026 Meanwhile, vitamins and glycerin further enhance water retention and hydration, boosting overall shine on your lengths. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026 The star ingredient is 5% rice milk, a key component in many dew-giving Korean skincare products, along with hydrating hyaluronic acid and ultra-moisturizing glycerin. Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 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 2 Feb. 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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