Glyceride

//ˈɡlɪsəɹaɪd// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An ester of glycerol and one or more fatty acid; they are the major constituents of lipids.
  2. 2
    an ester of glycerol and fatty acids that occurs naturally as fats and fatty oils wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
acylglycerolfatlipid

Etymology

From glycerine + -ide.

Related phrases

fatty acid

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