Glycerite (Noun)
Meaning
A medicine made by mixing a substance in glycerin.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The pharmacist carefully prepared the glycerite by combining the herbs with glycerin to create a soothing liquid remedy.
- The doctor prescribed a glycerite made from aloe vera to help calm the patient's skin irritations.
- The natural ingredients of the glycerite provided a safer alternative to other commercial cough medicines.
- To alleviate her cough, she opted for a homemade glycerite made with honey and lemon.
- A glycerite of iodine was used to disinfect minor cuts and scrapes on the skin's surface.