glycerine

Meanings

• noun

  A simple organic compound, a trihydroxy alcohol, with the formula C3H8O3. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid commonly used as a sweetener and in various industrial applications.

  - "Glycerine is used as a sweetener in food and beverages."
  - "The pharmaceutical industry uses glycerine as a base for various medicines."
  - "Glycerine is an important component in the production of soap and biodiesel."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with glycerine
erythrine , chlorine , deline

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Variants

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glycerin , glycerine , glycerines , glycerins

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'glykys', meaning sweet.

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Trivia

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1. Glycerine was first isolated from animal fat in the 16th century.

2. Glycerine is the sweetest of all trihydroxy alcohols.

3. Glycerine is hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs water easily.

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Related Concepts

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1. Trihydroxy alcohol: A type of organic compound that contains three hydroxyl (-OH) groups.

2. Sweetener: A substance added to food and drink to enhance sweetness.

3. Industrial application: The use of glycerine in various industries, such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food processing.

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Culture

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Glycerine has been used in various cultural and historical contexts. It was used in ancient Egypt for mummification and as a sweetener in food and drink. In literature, glycerine has appeared in works such as J.D. Salinger's 'Franny and Zooey' and F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'.

How to Memorize "glycerine"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clear, odorless liquid that is commonly used as a sweetener and in various industrial applications. Visualize its triangular molecular structure with three hydroxyl groups attached.

2. associate
   

   - Associate glycerine with sweetness and industrial applications. Remember that it is a trihydroxy alcohol.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Glycerine: Glycerol with Three Hydroxyls' to remember its name and structure.

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