glycerol
noun
glyc·er·ol
ˈgli-sə-ˌrȯl 
-ˌrōl
-ˌrōl
: a sweet syrupy hygroscopic trihydroxy alcohol C3H8O3 usually obtained by the saponification of fats
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When combined during the heating process with glycerol, which is found in fat molecules, sucralose produces chloropropanols—substances that may increase cancer risk.
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Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 23 Apr. 2025
The yeast consumes the glycerol in the wine, contributing to a fino's special, very dry character.
—Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Following the results, the ADC has urged children under age 8 to avoid drinking ice drinks containing glycerol.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
From this constellation of symptoms, the researchers determined that the children had glycerol intoxication syndrome (GIS).
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2025
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Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 23 Apr. 2025
The yeast consumes the glycerol in the wine, contributing to a fino's special, very dry character.
—Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Following the results, the ADC has urged children under age 8 to avoid drinking ice drinks containing glycerol.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
From this constellation of symptoms, the researchers determined that the children had glycerol intoxication syndrome (GIS).
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Glycerol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glycerol. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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glycerol
noun
glyc·er·ol
ˈglis-ə-ˌrȯl
-ˌrōl
: a sweet colorless syrupy alcohol usually obtained from fats and oils
Medical Definition
glycerol
noun
glyc·er·ol
ˈglis-ə-ˌrȯl
-ˌrōl
-ˌrōl
: a sweet syrupy hygroscopic trihydroxy alcohol C3H8O3 usually obtained by the saponification of fats and used especially as a solvent and plasticizer, as a moistening agent, emollient, and lubricant, and as an emulsifying agent
called also glycerin
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