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glycerole

glycerole

9.9
A medical liquid made by mixing a medicine with glycerin
  • noun
  • /ˈɡlɪsəˌroʊl/
  • Specialized
: glicerol
  • The pharmacist prepared a glycerole by mixing the extract with pure glycerin.

Examples

  • Doctors sometimes prescribe a glycerole for topical use on irritated skin.

  • The instructions specified applying the glycerole directly to the affected area.

  • A glycerole can help soothe sore throats.

  • The pharmacist prepared a glycerole for the patient.

  • Doctors sometimes recommend a glycerole to help relieve dry skin conditions.

  • The instructions explained how to use a glycerole for treating minor burns.

  • Mixing the herb with glycerin creates an effective glycerole for cough relief.

Synonyms

glycerite
vsglycerole
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A liquid medicine made by mixing an ingredient with glycerin

limits preparations to dissolving substances in glycerin rather than suspending them

Surface Forms

glycerole singular
glyceroles plural

Etymology

The word glycerole comes from glycerin, whose old Greek root glykys means 'sweet'. Glycerin is a thick, sweet liquid, so a glycerole is a medicinal mix with a substance 'dissolved' in that sticky liquid, which helps you remember it is a glycerin-based preparation.