triglyceride

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Etymology

From tri- +‎ glyceride.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tɹaɪˈɡlɪsəɹaɪd/
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Noun

triglyceride (plural triglycerides)

  1. (organic chemistry) A lipid, an ester of glycerol and three fatty acids (the same or different); the major constituent of animal and vegetable fats

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