Glycerinated

/ˈɡlɪsərɪneɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Treated with glycerin or containing glycerin as a preservative or conditioning agent.

Etymology

Past participle of glycerinate, formed with -ed suffix. Used since the 19th century in pharmaceutical and cosmetic product descriptions.

Kelly Says

Glycerinated gelatins were used in old medical textbooks to preserve biological specimens—the glycerin keeps tissues soft and prevents decay for decades.

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