Definition of "glycerin" []

• Glycerol or a preparation of glycerol. (noun)

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• "Because they are in glycerin, the colorant does not start the fizzing reaction in your bath bomb that a water-based colorant would set off."
• "Am I right to assume that the extra glycerin is to make the soap more pliable for rolling?"
• "Val, yes, the liquid glycerin is for help with the pliability (is that even a word?)"