glyceryl
noun
glyc·er·yl
ˈgli-s(ə-)rəl 
: a radical derived from glycerol by removal of hydroxide
especially
: a trivalent radical CH2CHCH2
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The formula includes soothing hydrators such as glycerin, dimethicone, and glyceryl behenate, plus antioxidants (vitamin E and C derivatives) to help calm and protect the skin.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
The texture is full-bodied and mouth-coating, with a glyceryl, slow-moving mid-palate that carries the port-and-cocoa notes.
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Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
The texture is full-bodied and mouth-coating, with a glyceryl, slow-moving mid-palate that carries the port-and-cocoa notes.
—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Glyceryl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glyceryl. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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glyceryl
noun
glyc·er·yl
ˈglis-(ə-)rəl
: a radical derived from glycerol by removal of hydroxide
especially
: a trivalent radical CH2CHCH2
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