glyceryl

n.
A trivalent radical, CH₂CHCH₂, obtained from glycerol by the removal of hydroxyl groups.

[GLYCER(IN) + -YL.]

(glĭs'ər-əl)
n.

A trivalent radical obtained from glycerol by the removal of hydroxyl groups.

The mono-, di- or trivalent radical formed by the removal of hydrogen from one, two or three of the hydroxy groups of glycerol.

• g. guaiacolate — a centrally acting muscle relaxant very popular as an additive in anesthesia, especially in horses.
• g. trinitrate — see nitroglycerin.
• g. trioleate — see olein.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a trivalent radical derived from glycerol by removing the three hydroxyl radicals

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