glycerolysis

English

Etymology

From glycerol +‎ -lysis.

Noun

glycerolysis (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) Any reaction of an ester with glycerol, but especially the reaction of triglycerides with glycerol to form monoglycerides and diglycerides
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