triglyceride

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/tɹaɪˈɡlɪsəɹaɪd/ En-triglyceride.oga

Word forms

triglyceride triglycerides

Etymology

From tri- + glyceride.

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