glyceride

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɡlɪsəraɪd/

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Noun

Singular glyceride

Plural glycerides

1. (countable) (organic chemistry) A glyceride is an ester of glycerol that has one or more fatty acid; they are the major constituents of lipids.