glycerin
noun
glyc·er·in
| \ ˈglis-rən
, ˈgli-sə-\
, ˈgli-sə-\
variants:
or glycerine
Definition of glycerin
: glycerol
Examples of glycerin in a Sentence
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The mice in the e-cigarette group were exposed to either vapor containing nicotine dissolved in the common vaping solvents of propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin, or vapor that came just from the solvents, without the nicotine. — Linda Carroll, NBC News, "Vaping may disrupt immune cells in the lungs, mouse study finds," 4 Sep. 2019 In contrast, most legal, nicotine-containing e-liquids are alcohol-based and contain as excipients some combination of propylene glycol and glycerin. — Michael Siegel, National Review, "CDC’s Bias Against E-Cigarettes Is Putting Kids’ Lives at Risk," 27 Aug. 2019 Wizemann recommends looking for a product containing hyaluronic acid or glycerin to moisturize around the eyes. — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, "How to Get Rid of Dark Circles Under Your Eyes," 26 Aug. 2019 Vaping liquid may contain nicotine, flavorings, propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin and other ingredients, according to the Food and Drug Administration, which regulates tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. — Anchorage Daily News, "He went from hiking enthusiast to ‘on death’s door’ within days. Doctors blamed vaping.," 24 Aug. 2019 Existing Conditions often uses glycerin for viscosity without a massive boost in sweetness and a combination of acids to create flavor reminiscent of champagne. — M. Carrie Allan, The Denver Post, "No alcohol, no problem: How to make complex, balanced zero-proof cocktails," 23 Aug. 2019 Existing Conditions often uses glycerin for viscosity without a massive boost in sweetness and a combination of acids to create flavor reminiscent of champagne. — M. Carrie Allan, Twin Cities, "No alcohol, no problem: How to make complex, balanced zero-proof cocktails," 19 Aug. 2019 Existing Conditions often uses glycerin for viscosity without a massive boost in sweetness and a combination of acids to create flavor reminiscent of champagne. — M. Carrie Allan, The Denver Post, "No alcohol, no problem: How to make complex, balanced zero-proof cocktails," 23 Aug. 2019 This one contains things like glycerin (a classic humectant) and argan oil that help my skin feel hydrated without any greasiness. — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, "This SPF 30 Moisturizer Turned Me Into a Mineral Sunscreen Fan," 23 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'glycerin.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for glycerin
glycerin
noun
English Language Learners Definition of glycerin
technical
: a thick, sweet, clear liquid used in making medicines, food, soap, etc.
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glycerin
noun
glyc·er·in
variants:
or glycerine \ ˈglis-(ə-)rən
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Medical Definition of glycerin
: glycerol
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