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Sweetening agent
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glycerol
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Word definitions for glycerol in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Glycerin \Glyc"er*in\, Glycerine \Glyc"er*ine\, n. [F. glyc['e]rine, fr. Gr. glykero`s, glyky`s, sweet. Cf. Glucose , Licorice .] (Chem.) An oily, viscous liquid, C3H5(OH)3 , colorless and odorless, and with a hot, sweetish taste, existing in the natural ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils [syn: glycerin , glycerine ]
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (context organic compound English) 1,2,3-trihydroxy-propane or propan-1,2,3-triol; a trihydric alcohol 2 A syrupy sweet liquid obtained as a by-product in the manufacture of soap from animal or vegetable oils and fats; it is used as an antifreeze, ...
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Glycerol (also called glycerine or glycerin ; see spelling differences ) is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. The glycerol backbone is found in all lipids known as triglycerides . ...
Usage examples of glycerol.
So the medicos infused tissues with cryoprotective agents like glycerol and dimethyl sulfoxide.
In the presence of moisture, the hydrogenation and hydrolysis of body fat can lead to the formation of matter containing fatty acids and glycerol.
All the fats and oils we eat are called triglycerides, because they consist of three fatty acid chains, each attached at one end to the same glycerol molecule.
To make bio-diesel the triglyceride molecules have to be broken down to separate out the glycerol, which is a useful byproduct of the whole process but not a good thing to burn in a modern computer-controlled diesel engine.
Cvv-panav sipped again at his wine, savoring the delicate aroma of the glycerol and flavorings, and touched another key on his reader.
I set about diluting the semen with egg yolk, skimmed milk, and glycerol.