Definition

To treat or preserve something using glycerin, a sweet, thick liquid often used in food and medicine.

Example

The pharmacist decided to glycerinate the herbal extract to enhance its shelf life.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever tried to glycerinate fruits for a snack?

No, I haven't! How do you do that?

It's pretty simple; you just soak them in a glycerin solution.

That sounds interesting! I might give it a shot for my next picnic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Glycerinate → It is formed from "glycerin" (from Greek "glykys", meaning sweet) and "-ate" (a suffix used in chemistry to indicate a compound). The word refers to a compound derived from glycerin, often used in various chemical and pharmaceutical applications.

Memory Tip

Think of 'glycerin' which means sweet, and the '-ate' indicates a chemical compound. This helps you remember that 'glycerinate' refers to a compound related to glycerin.

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