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Glycerine Definition & Meaning

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

"Glycerine" in song lyrics

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  • "where can you buy glycerine"
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  • "making soap from biodeisel glycerine"
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  • "what is glycerine"
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Frequently asked questions

What does glycerine mean?
a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils
What part of speech is glycerine?
Glycerine is a noun.

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