A sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils.

synonyms: glycerin, glycerol.

Roget 332: smoothness etc. 255; unctuousness etc. 355.    lubrication, lubrification^†; anointment; oiling etc. v.. synovia [Anat.]; glycerine, oil, lubricating oil, grease etc. 356; saliva; lather.    teflon.    ... show more

Dutch: glycerine
Polish: glicerol, gliceryna