SINCE 1828
glyceryl
noun
glyc·er·yl
| \ ˈglis-rəl
, ˈgli-sə-\
, ˈgli-sə-\
Definition of glyceryl
: a radical derived from glycerol by removal of hydroxide
especially
: a trivalent radical CH2CHCH2
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glyceryl
noun
glyc·er·yl
| \ ˈglis-(ə-)rəl
\
\
Medical Definition of glyceryl
: a radical derived from glycerol by removal of hydroxide
especially
: a trivalent radical CH2CHCH2
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