glycérolcommon nounSyllable DecompositionglycérolEtymologyexpandFrom the ancient Greek γλυκερός (glykeros, 'sweet').Definition1. A colorless, transparent liquid, easily soluble in alcohol, with a sweet taste and a syrupy consistency, which is the product of the saponification of fats.biochimieexpandSynonymglycérinePluralglycérolsTranslationsitalian:glicerolo