noun
- Plural of glycerin; a thick, colorless, sweet liquid used in medicines, cosmetics, and food products.
Usage: Often used in technical or commercial contexts; Glycerin and glycerol are chemically identical; glycerin is the common commercial term
Examples
- The cosmetics company sources high-quality glycerins for their moisturizing creams.
- Different grades of glycerins are used in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Glycerins are commonly found in cough syrups and throat lozenges.
- The supplier offers several types of glycerins for industrial applications.
- Vegetable-based glycerins are preferred in many natural skincare products.