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glycerine

glyc·er·in
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [glis-er-in]
    • /ˈglɪs ər ɪn/
    • /ˈɡlɪs.ər.iːn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [glis-er-in]
    • /ˈglɪs ər ɪn/

Definitions of glycerine word

  • noun glycerine a colorless, odorless, syrupy, sweet liquid, C 3 H 8 O 3 , usually obtained by the saponification of natural fats and oils: used for sweetening and preserving food, in the manufacture of cosmetics, perfumes, inks, and certain glues and cements, as a solvent and automobile antifreeze, and in medicine in suppositories and skin emollients. 1
  • noun glycerine (organic compound) The common name for glycerol. 1
  • uncountable noun glycerine Glycerine is a thick, sweet, colourless liquid that is used especially in making medicine, explosives, and antifreeze for cars. 0
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Origin of glycerine

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 Glycerine

noun
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glycerine 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.
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  • glycerol

    a colorless, odorless, syrupy, sweet liquid, C 3 H 8 O 3 , usually obtained by the saponification of natural fats and oils: used for sweetening and preserving food, in the manufacture of cosmetics, perfumes, inks, and certain glues and cements, as a solvent and automobile antifreeze, and in medicine in suppositories and skin emollients.
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