triglyceride

English

Etymology

tri- + glyceride

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /tɹʌɪˈɡlɪsəɹʌɪd/

Noun

triglyceride (plural triglycerides)

  1. (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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