glyceryl
noun
glyc·er·yl ˈgli-s(ə-)rəl 
: a radical derived from glycerol by removal of hydroxide
especially : a trivalent radical CH2CHCH2
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The formula includes soothing hydrators such as glycerin, dimethicone, and glyceryl behenate, plus antioxidants (vitamin E and C derivatives) to help calm and protect the skin. —
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026 The texture is full-bodied and mouth-coating, with a glyceryl, slow-moving mid-palate that carries the port-and-cocoa notes. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 13 Feb. 2026 Its other star ingredients include glyceryl glucoside, a humectant that boosts your skin barrier to prevent dry patches, and birch tree sap, which can relieve redness. SELF’s lifestyle writer, Jenna Ryu, says this is one of the few sunscreens she’s tried that didn’t break her out. —Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 18 June 2025 Glycerin: The La Mer product features glycerin, while the Weleda one uses glyceryl linoleate, which is a monoester of glycerin and linoleic acid. —Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2024 Which skin-care ingredients are thought to increase aquaporin production? Dr. Lal, says glyceryl glucoside is one of the most promising ingredients for boosting aquaporin production in skin cells. —Marisa Petrarca, Allure, 6 Sep. 2023 Doctor Boondas had prescribed glyceryl trinitrate for Willy. —Diane Williams, Harper's magazine, 28 Oct. 2019
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026 The texture is full-bodied and mouth-coating, with a glyceryl, slow-moving mid-palate that carries the port-and-cocoa notes. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 13 Feb. 2026 Its other star ingredients include glyceryl glucoside, a humectant that boosts your skin barrier to prevent dry patches, and birch tree sap, which can relieve redness. SELF’s lifestyle writer, Jenna Ryu, says this is one of the few sunscreens she’s tried that didn’t break her out. —Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 18 June 2025 Glycerin: The La Mer product features glycerin, while the Weleda one uses glyceryl linoleate, which is a monoester of glycerin and linoleic acid. —Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2024 Which skin-care ingredients are thought to increase aquaporin production? Dr. Lal, says glyceryl glucoside is one of the most promising ingredients for boosting aquaporin production in skin cells. —Marisa Petrarca, Allure, 6 Sep. 2023 Doctor Boondas had prescribed glyceryl trinitrate for Willy. —Diane Williams, Harper's magazine, 28 Oct. 2019
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“Glyceryl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/glyceryl. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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glyceryl
noun
glyc·er·yl ˈglis-(ə-)rəl
: a radical derived from glycerol by removal of hydroxide
especially : a trivalent radical CH2CHCH2
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