glycerol

Meanings

• noun

  A simple organic compound, a trihydroxy alcohol, with the formula C3H8O3, commonly used as a sweetener and as a component of various industrial products.

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Synonyms

E422 , sweetener , glycerin , glycerine

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Variants

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glycerol , glycerols

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'glykys' meaning sweet.

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Trivia

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1. Glycerol was first isolated from animal fat in 1518.

2. Glycerol is a colorless, odorless, and sweet liquid at room temperature.

3. Glycerol is the main component of animal and vegetable fats and oils.

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Related Concepts

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1. Trihydroxy alcohol: A type of organic compound with three hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to a carbon atom.

2. Sweetener: A substance used to enhance the sweetness of food and drinks.

3. Biodiesel: A type of renewable fuel derived from vegetable oils or animal fats.

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Culture

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Glycerol has been widely used in various fields such as food industry as a sweetener, in pharmaceuticals as a solvent, and in cosmetics as a humectant. It is also used as a fuel in the production of biodiesel.

How to Memorize "glycerol"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a triangular molecule with three hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to each corner.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'glycerol' with the word 'sweet' due to its use as a sweetener.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'C-H-O' for Carbon-Hydrogen-Oxygen, the elements present in glycerol.

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