Background for glyceryl
BeDict Logo

glyceryl

/ˈɡlɪsərɪl/ /ˈɡlɪsəˌrɪl/

Meanings
noun
Either of the univalent, divalent or trivalent radicals derived from glycerol by removing hydrogen atoms from one, two or three hydroxyl groups

Examples :

"The label listed "glyceryl stearate" as an ingredient, indicating the presence of a glycerol derivative in the lotion. "
biochemistry chemistry compound substance

Related Words

Illustration glycerol

glycerol noun

/ˈɡlɪsəˌrɔl/ /ˈɡlɪsəˌroʊl/

1,2,3-trihydroxy-propane or propan-1,2,3-triol; a trihydric alcohol

"Many hand sanitizers contain glycerol to help keep the skin moisturized. "

Illustration hydrogen

hydrogen noun

/ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n/ /ˈhaɪdɹədʒən/

The lightest chemical element (symbol H), with an atomic number of 1 and atomic weight of 1.00794.

"Hydrogen is the simplest chemical element, with only one proton in its atom. "

Illustration removing

removing verb

/ɹɪˈmuːvɪŋ/

To move something from one place to another, especially to take away.

"He removed the marbles from the bag."

Illustration radicals

radicals noun

/ˈrædɪkəlz/

(historical: 19th-century Britain) A member of the most progressive wing of the Liberal Party; someone favouring social reform (but generally stopping short of socialism).

"The radicals in the student council advocated for changes to the school's dress code. "

Illustration divalent

divalent adjective

/daɪˈveɪlənt/

Having an atomic valence of 2.

"Magnesium is a divalent metal, readily forming compounds with other elements. "

Illustration derivative

derivative noun

/dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/

Something derived.

"This musical piece is a derivative of a popular folk song. "

Illustration indicating

indicating verb

/ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪŋ/

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."

Illustration trivalent

trivalent noun

/traɪˈveɪlənt/

Any trivalent chromosome

"The scientist observed a trivalent chromosome in the cell sample during the lab experiment. "

Illustration ingredient

ingredient noun

/ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/

One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.

"The main ingredient in Grandma's famous chocolate chip cookies is butter. "

Illustration stearate

stearate noun

/ˈstiːəreɪt/ /ˈstɪəreɪt/

Any salt or ester of stearic acid.

"The lotion contains zinc stearate to help it feel smooth and absorb quickly into the skin. "

Illustration hydroxyl

hydroxyl noun

/haɪˈdrɑːksɪl/ /haɪˈdrɒksɪl/

A univalent radical or functional group (–OH) in organic chemistry; present in alcohols, phenols, carboxylic acids and certain other classes of compounds.

"The scientist added a hydroxyl group to the molecule to make it a type of alcohol. "

Illustration univalent

univalent noun

/juːˈnɪvələnt/

Any univalent chromosome.

"During the cell division process of meiosis, if a pair of chromosomes fails to match up properly, the single, unpaired chromosome is called a univalent. "