glycerine

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils

Etymology

From glyco- + -ine, from French glycérine, from Ancient Greek γλυκερός (glukerós, “sweet”) (compare γλυκύς (glukús, “sweet”)).

In classic literature

Synonyms

glycerol, glycerin

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