Glycerol vs. Glycine

Glycerol vs. Glycine — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Glycerol and Glycine

Glycerolnoun

(organic compound) 1,2,3-trihydroxy-propane or propan-1,2,3-triol; a trihydric alcohol

Glycinenoun

(amino acid) A nonessential amino acid, amino-acetic acid, C2H5NO2 found in most proteins but especially in sugar cane; the simplest amino acid.

Glycerolnoun

A 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.

Glycinenoun

the simplest amino acid found in proteins and the principal amino acid in sugar cane

Glycerolnoun

a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils

Glycinenoun

genus of Asiatic erect or sprawling herbs: soya bean

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