noun
- a thick, colorless, sweet liquid used in making soap, cosmetics, medicines, and explosives
Usage: also called glycerol
Examples
- The soap contains glycerin to keep your skin moisturized.
- She added a few drops of glycerin to the homemade lotion.
- Glycerin is commonly found in many skincare products.
- The pharmacist recommended a glycerin suppository for constipation.
- Pure glycerin has a slightly sweet taste.
- Many hand creams use glycerin as a humectant to attract moisture.