GLYCEROL
\ɡlˈɪsəɹˌɒl], \ɡlˈɪsəɹˌɒl], \ɡ_l_ˈɪ_s_ə_ɹ_ˌɒ_l]\
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By Princeton University
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A trihydroxy sugar alcohol that is an intermediate in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. It is used as a solvent, emollient, pharmaceutical agent, and sweetening agent.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
Nearby Words
- glycerogelatinum (n.f.) acidi salicylici (n.f.)
- glycerogelatinum (n.f.) iodoformi (n.f.)
- glycerogelatinum (n.f.) zinci molle (n.f.)
- glycerogelatinum (n.f.) zincidurum (n.f.)
- glycerokinase
- glycerol
- glycerol 3 phosphate o acyltransferase
- glycerol 3 phosphocholine
- glycerol alpha monochlorohydrin
- glycerol ethers
- glycerol guaiacolate