glycerin

noun/ˈɡlɪsərɪn/

Frequency rank: #18,374 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A colorless, odorless, sweet-tasting liquid used in cosmetics, medicine, and food as a moisturizer and solvent.

Illustration for the English word “glycerin”

Example sentence

She applied glycerin to her dry hands to keep them soft and moisturized.

Synonyms & related words

  • glycerol

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