Definitions

1. noun

A colorless, odorless, sweet, syrupy liquid used as a solvent and in the manufacture of perfumes, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

“The laboratory used glycerol to dissolve the chemical compounds in the experiment.”

2. noun

A type of sugar alcohol found in fats and oils, and used as a sweetener and in the production of food products.

“Glycerol is commonly used as a sweetener in sugar-free gum and candy.”

3. chemistry

A triol alcohol with the chemical formula C3H8O3, produced through the saponification of fats and oils.

“Glycerol is a byproduct of the soap-making process.”