noun
- a sweet, colorless, syrupy alcohol used in making soap, cosmetics, and explosives
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- Glycerol is commonly used as a moisturizer in skin care products.
- The soap manufacturer added glycerol to make the bars less harsh on skin.
- Glycerol can be derived from both plant and animal fats.
- The laboratory stored glycerol in a cool, dry place.
- Many cough syrups contain glycerol as a sweetening agent.
- Glycerol is an important ingredient in the production of nitroglycerin.