triglyceride

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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