glycerol Syllabification: (glyc·er·ol)Pronunciation: /ˈglisəˌrôl, -ˌräl/Definition of glycerol noun a colorless, sweet, viscous liquid formed as a byproduct in soap manufacture. It is used as an emollient and laxative, and for making explosives and antifreeze. A trihydric alcohol; chemical formula: CH2(OH)CH(OH)CH2(OH) Origin: late 19th century: from glycerin + -olglycerol in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of glycerol in the British & World English dictionary
