glyceride

See also: Glyceride and glycéride

English

Etymology

From glycerine +‎ -ide.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɡlɪsəɹaɪd/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

glyceride (plural glycerides)

  2. (organic chemistry) An ester of glycerol and one or more fatty acid; they are the major constituents of lipids.

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