To convert into or treat with glycerin; to combine with or subject to the action of glycerin.
Glycer- + -ize. Variant of glycerinize, used interchangeably in chemical and pharmaceutical contexts.
When textile manufacturers glycerize fabrics, it makes them softer and more water-resistant—it's one reason expensive leather goods feel so luxurious.
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