glyceryl

noun

glyc·​er·​yl ˈgli-s(ə-)rəl How to pronounce glyceryl (audio)
: a radical derived from glycerol by removal of hydroxide
especially : a trivalent radical CH2CHCH2

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Glycerin: The La Mer product features glycerin, while the Weleda one uses glyceryl linoleate, which is a monoester of glycerin and linoleic acid. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2024 Which skin-care ingredients are thought to increase aquaporin production? Dr. Lal, says glyceryl glucoside is one of the most promising ingredients for boosting aquaporin production in skin cells. Marisa Petrarca, Allure, 6 Sep. 2023 Doctor Boondas had prescribed glyceryl trinitrate for Willy. Diane Williams, Harper's magazine, 28 Oct. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of glyceryl was in 1845

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“Glyceryl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glyceryl. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

glyceryl

noun
glyc·​er·​yl ˈglis-(ə-)rəl How to pronounce glyceryl (audio)
: a radical derived from glycerol by removal of hydroxide
especially : a trivalent radical CH2CHCH2
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