Glycerols

/ˈɡlɪsərɔːlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of glycerol; multiple molecules or types of this three-carbon sugar alcohol compound.

Etymology

Glycerol + -s (plural suffix). Standard plural form used in chemistry, biochemistry, and scientific literature.

Kelly Says

When chemists talk about 'glycerols' in research, they're often comparing how different glycerol molecules behave in various industrial or pharmaceutical applications.

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