Triglyceride
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /tɹaɪˈɡlɪsəɹaɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Triglyceride is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A lipid, an ester of glycerol and three fatty acids (the same or different); the major constituent of animal and vegetable fats.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A lipid, an ester of glycerol and three fatty acids (the same or different); the major constituent of animal and vegetable fats.
Word Forms
- triglycerides
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include triglycerid, trygliceride, triacylglycerol, glyceride, triglycerol, diglyceride.
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