glycerine

CEFRB2

/ˈɡlɪsəɹɪn/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A clear, sweet liquid used in medicines, food, and cosmetics.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Synonym of glycerol

Examples

  • Glycerine is a common ingredient in soaps.

  • The glycerine helped to moisturize dry skin.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /-ɹiːn/

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In context

  • She used natural glycerine to make homemade soap.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From glyco- + -ine, from French glycérine, from Ancient Greek γλυκερός (glukerós, “sweet”) (compare γλυκύς (glukús, “sweet”)).