Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
glycerite

glycerite

1 9.9
A liquid medicine made by mixing an ingredient with glycerin
  • noun
  • /ˈɡlɪsəˌraɪt/
  • Specialized
: glicerito
  • The pharmacist prepared a glycerite for the patient.

Examples

  • Some patients prefer a glycerite because of its sweet taste and gentle effect.

  • The pharmacy prepared a glycerite of the herbal extract for topical use.

  • A glycerite offers an alcohol-free alternative for delivering medicinal ingredients.

  • Many herbal remedies come in glycerites for easier absorption.

  • The pharmacist recommended using a rose glycerite for its soothing properties.

  • You can add a few drops of mint glycerite to your tea for a refreshing flavor.

  • The herbalist prepared a glycerite to preserve the beneficial compounds of the herbs.

Synonyms

glycerole
vsglycerite
  • Specialized
9.9

A medical liquid made by mixing a medicine with glycerin

includes preparations where the substance may be suspended rather than dissolved

Surface Forms

glycerite singular
glycerites plural

Morphology

glycerite = glycerin (semi-transparent) = glycer + ite

The word is formed from the glycer- combining form (relating to glycerin) plus the technical suffix '-ite'; the relation to glycerin is clear but the suffix meaning ('a preparation or derivative') is specialized and not obvious to average learners.

Etymology

The word glycerite comes from the root glycer-, which means 'sweet', and is the same root in glycerin, the sweet liquid often used in medicines. So a glycerite is a medicine made in glycerin, which makes it sweet and often alcohol-free.