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glyceryl

Syllabification: (glyc·er·yl)
Pronunciation: /ˈglisəˌril/
Definition of glyceryl

noun

[as modifier] Chemistry
  • of or denoting a radical derived from glycerol by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms:glyceryl trinitrate

Origin:

mid 19th century: from glycerin + -yl

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