glycerin

noun

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

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The icing on the cake is the inclusion of aloe vera juice and hydrating glycerin, both of which deliver long-lasting moisture and help strengthen your strands. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 July 2025 In addition to staving off sun damage, the non-comedogenic, non-greasy fluid works to combat breakouts and redness with azelaic acid as glycerin helps hydrate and senna alata extract protects against free radical damage. Emily Orofino, Vogue, 29 June 2025 Plus, it's made of moisturizing glycerin, strengthening silica, and conditioning castor oil, so your hair is shiny and clean for days. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 June 2025 Extremely dry, damaged, or mature skin: An ointment with glycerin typically works well as a nighttime product.1715 Experts typically recommend applying an even layer of moisturizer to your face twice a day (morning and evening). Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 June 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 21 Jul. 2025.

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glycerin

noun
glyc·​er·​in
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Medical Definition

glycerin

noun
glyc·​er·​in
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