Difference between Glycerin and Glycerol

What is the difference between Glycerin and Glycerol?

Glycerin as a noun is (glycerol) a chemical used in bubble-making and cooking. while Glycerol as a noun is 1,2,3-trihydroxy-propane or propan-1,2,3-triol; a trihydric alcohol

Glycerin

Part of speech: noun

Definition: (glycerol) a chemical used in bubble-making and cooking.

Glycerol

Part of speech: noun

Definition: 1,2,3-trihydroxy-propane or propan-1,2,3-triol; a trihydric alcoholA syrupy sweet liquid obtained as a by-product in the manufacture of soap from animal or vegetable oils and fats; it is used as an antifreeze, a plasticizer, and a food sweetener and in the manufacture of dynamite, cosmetics etc.

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