Glyceride Definition

glĭsə-rīd
noun
An ester of glycerol.
Webster's New World
An ester formed between one or more fatty acids and glycerol. Glycerides are found in plant oils and animal fats.
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Noun

Singular:
glyceride
Plural:
glycerides

Origin of Glyceride

  • glycer(in) –ide

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • glycer(in) –ide

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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