glycerin

noun

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

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This rich cream from Briogeo is packed with lightweight hydrators avocado oil and glycerin. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025 Chief among the new ingredient list is a quartet of glycerin, niacinamide, Mediterranean lily, and white lupine extract. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025 Moisturizing glycerin and hydrating hyaluronic acid are the stars, while skin-strengthening peptides support healing, and collagen and elastin help keep skin supple. Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 19 Dec. 2025 Then the formula backs that up with coconut oil, shea butter, glycerin, and sunflower seed oil to condition, smooth, and help the scalp feel more balanced. Allure, 18 Dec. 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 27 Dec. 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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