Word
glycerin
noun
甘油；丙三醇
a sweet, syrupy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils
- 1.
a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils
一种甜味糖浆状的三羟基醇,由脂肪和油脂皂化制得
一种甜味糖浆状的三羟基醇,由脂肪和油脂皂化制得；甘油；丙三醇；[医] 甘油；丙三醇
In use
The recipe calls for a tablespoon of glycerin to keep the cake moist.
Many skin lotions contain glycerin to prevent dryness.
Glycerin is a common ingredient in antifreeze solutions.
glycerin is used as [noun]
常用搭配，表示用途。
Glycerin is used as a humectant in cosmetics.
甘油在化妆品中用作保湿剂。
add glycerin to [noun]
常用于制作过程。
Add glycerin to the soap mixture.
向肥皂混合物中加入甘油。
contain glycerin
Many lotions contain glycerin.
许多乳液含有甘油。
Common mistakes
I need a glycerin for the recipe.I need some glycerin for the recipe.
甘油是不可数名词，不能使用不定冠词 'a'，应使用 'some' 或省略冠词。
Glycerins are used in cosmetics.Glycerin is used in cosmetics.
甘油是不可数名词，没有复数形式，动词应用单数。
Connections
Confusing words
Word family
- glycerol
- 甘油；丙三醇 · n.
- glyceride
- 甘油酯 · n.
- glyceryl
- 甘油基；丙三醇基 · n.
- triglyceride
- 甘油三酯 · n.
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