HeyRuaHow to say “glycerol” in Irish
- Irish:
- gliocról
- English:
- glycerol
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GLIK-uh-rohl” /ˈɡlʲɪkəɾˠoːlˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- gliocróil, an ghliocróil (e.g. tuaslagán gliocróil, a glycerol solution)
What does “gliocról” mean?
- glycerol
- A clear, sweet, syrupy liquid alcohol used in chemistry, medicine, cosmetics and food.Also: glycerine, glycerin.
“Gliocról” with the article
Here is gliocról after the article (an t-alt).
an gliocról
the glycerol
No change after an
“Gliocról” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gliocról, the Irish word for glycerol.
Is alcól milis é gliocról.
Glycerol is a sweet alcohol.
Úsáidtear an gliocról i ngallúnach.
Glycerol is used in soap.
Cuir braon gliocróil leis an meascán.
Add a drop of glycerol to the mixture.
Tá gliocról san uachtar láimhe seo.
There is glycerol in this hand cream.
Déantar gliocról as saill agus ola.
Glycerol is made from fat and oil.
Coinníonn an gliocról an craiceann bog.
Glycerol keeps the skin soft.
Tá blas milis ar ghliocról.
Glycerol has a sweet taste.
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Glycerol in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for glycerol?
The Irish for glycerol is gliocról (pronounced “GLIK-uh-rohl”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce gliocról in Irish?
Gliocról is said like “GLIK-uh-rohl” (IPA /ˈɡlʲɪkəɾˠoːlˠ/).
Does gliocról have a plural?
No plural form is given for gliocról in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gliocról change to ghliocról or ngliocról?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gliocról becomes mo ghliocról (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngliocról (eclipsis).
Is 'gliocról' the same as glycerine?
Yes, gliocról is the chemical name for the substance commonly called glycerine in English.
