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- [glis-er-in]
- /ˈglɪs ər ɪn/
- /ˈɡlɪs.ər.iːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [glis-er-in]
- /ˈglɪs ər ɪn/
Definitions of glycerin word
- abbreviation GLYCERIN glycerol. 1
- noun glycerin (organic compound) alternative spelling of glycerine. 1
- noun glycerin substance used for sweetening, as solvent, etc 1
- uncountable noun glycerin Glycerin is a thick, sweet, colorless liquid that is used especially in making medicine, explosives, and antifreeze for cars. 0
- abbreviation GLYCERIN glycerol 0
- noun glycerin Glycerin is a thick, sweet, colorless liquid that is used to make medicine capsules. 0
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Origin of glycerin
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < French glycérine, equivalent to Greek glyker(ós) sweet + -ine -in2
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Parts of speech for Glycerin
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glycerin popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
glycerin usage trend in Literature
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