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Webster 1913 Edition

Noun.

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Sty

ryl + gly

cerin

(Chem.)

A triacid alcohol, related to glycerin, and obtained from certain styryl derivatives as a yellow, gummy, amorphous substance; – called also

phenyl glycerin

stycerin ‎(uncountable)

(chemistry) A triacid alcohol, related to glycerin, and obtained from certain styryl derivatives as a yellow, gummy, amorphous substance; phenyl glycerin.