Definition of "glycerine" []

• The common name for glycerol. (noun)

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• "The preservation of biological material in glycerine, which has had extensive application including agricultural use in the preservation of sperm, has resulted from his more recent work."
• "This clear, syrupy liquid, also known as glycerine, is a favorite in pharmaceuticals and personal care products for its smooth texture and moisturizing properties."
• "What is called glycerine soap, and much of what is sold as peculiarly desirable, is utterly unsuitable for an infant's skin."