glyceryl

noun

glyc·​er·​yl ˈgli-s(ə-)rəl 

: a radical derived from glycerol by removal of hydroxide

especially : a trivalent radical CH₂CHCH₂

Examples of glyceryl in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its other star ingredients include glyceryl glucoside, a humectant that boosts your skin barrier to prevent dry patches, and birch tree sap, which can relieve redness. SELF’s lifestyle writer, Jenna Ryu, says this is one of the few sunscreens she’s tried that didn’t break her out. —Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 18 June 2025

Glycerin: The La Mer product features glycerin, while the Weleda one uses glyceryl linoleate, which is a monoester of glycerin and linoleic acid. —Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2024

Which skin-care ingredients are thought to increase aquaporin production? Dr. Lal, says glyceryl glucoside is one of the most promising ingredients for boosting aquaporin production in skin cells. —Marisa Petrarca, Allure, 6 Sep. 2023

Doctor Boondas had prescribed glyceryl trinitrate for Willy. —Diane Williams, Harper's magazine, 28 Oct. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for glyceryl

• carbaryl
• imperil
• beryl
• feral
• karel
• peril
• seral
• sterile
• sterol
• cholesteryl
• sitosterol
• tocopherol

Medical Definition

glyceryl

noun

glyc·​er·​yl ˈglis-(ə-)rəl 

: a radical derived from glycerol by removal of hydroxide

especially : a trivalent radical CH₂CHCH₂