verb
- to treat, preserve, or mix with glycerin
Usage: transitive verb; chiefly technical or pharmaceutical
Examples
- The pharmacist will glycerinate the herbal extract to improve its shelf life.
- Glycerinated gelatin is commonly used in laboratory preparations.
- The tissue samples were glycerinated before being stored in the freezer.
- Many traditional remedies are glycerinated to preserve their active compounds.
- The formula calls for glycerinated witch hazel as a gentle skin treatment.