glyceryl Chem.
(ˈglɪsərɪl)
Also -yle.
[f. glycer-ine + -yl.]
(See quot. 1864.) glyceryl trinitrate = nitroglycerine.
| 1845 G. E. Day tr. Simon's Anim. Chem. I. 70 The glycerin, prepared in this manner..is considered as the hydrate of an oxide of a radical, glyceryl (C6H7), which has not yet been isolated. 1850 Daubeny Atom. Theory vii. (ed. 2) 214 The radicals of bases are cacodyle, methyle, ethyle, glyceryle [etc.]. 1864 Watts Dict. Chem. II. 893 Glyceryl, C3H5. The triatomic radicle of glycerin and the glycerides. 1892 Jrnl. Chem. Soc. LXII. 692 Glyceryl trinitrate reduces alkaline copper tartrate. 1963 Brit. Pharm. Codex 1963 342 Glyceryl trinitrate solution causes the relaxation of involuntary muscle. 1968 J. H. Burn Lect. Notes Pharmacol. (ed. 9) 34 Glyceryl trinitrate..is used by those who suffer from ‘effort angina’. |
| attrib. 1864 Glyceryl ether [see glyceride]. 1873 C. H. Ralfe Phys. Chem. p. xix, Glyceryl alcohol. 1885 I. Remsen Org. Chem. (1888) 220 Oleïn, or glyceryl trioleate..is the chief constituent of the fatty oils, such as olive oil, whale oil, etc. |