GLYCERYL

glyceryl

(noun) a trivalent radical derived from glycerol by removing the three hydroxyl radicals

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

glyceryl (plural glyceryls)

(organic chemistry) Either of the univalent, divalent or trivalent radicals derived from glycerol by removing hydrogen atoms from one, two or three hydroxyl groups

Source: Wiktionary


Glyc"er*yl, n. Etym: [Glycerin + -yl.] (Chem.)

Definition: A compound radical, C3H5, regarded as the essential radical of glycerin. It is metameric with allyl. Called also propenyl.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

12 January 2025

HABIT

(noun) (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition; “owls have nocturnal habits”; “she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair”; “long use had hardened him to it”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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