Definition of: glycerol

(glis′ər·ōl, -ol) noun Chem.
A sweet, oily, nearly colorless trihydric alcohol, C₃H₈O₃, formed by decomposition of natural fats with alkalis or superheated steam; also obtained from petroleum products. Also called glycerin. [<Gk. glykeros sweet + -OL²]

Most often used phrases:

glycerol kinase
glycerol phosphate
glycerol backbone
glycerol dehydrogenase
glycerol ester
glycerol molecule
diacyl glycerol
include glycerol
glycerol monostearate
glycerol glycerine
poly glycerol
glucose glycerol
glycerol dag
glycerol moiety
synthetic glycerol

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Definition of: glycerol

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