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GLYCEROL [1 record]

Record 1 2004-01-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacy
DEF

A triol obtained as a by-product in soap making. A sweet, viscous liquid used in many industries (tobacco, wine, candy, pastries, etc.).

OBS

Also used in the manufacture of explosives, antifreeze, alkyd resins, cosmetics, perfumes.

Key term(s)
  • glycerine

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacie
DEF

Trialcool constituant un sous-produit de la fabrication des savons. Liquide visqueux et sucré, utilisé par l'industrie du tabac, en production vinicole, en confiserie, pâtisserie, etc.

OBS

[Le] glycérol est commercialisé sous le nom de glycérine.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Farmacia
DEF

Substancia orgánica líquida, muy espesa y viscosa, higroscópica, que se emplea en la fabricación de la nitroglicerina, tintas de imprenta, preparados alimenticios, y, por su propiedad de suavizar la piel, en productos cosméticos.

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