"triglyceride" meaning in English

See triglyceride in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /traɪˈɡlɪsəraɪd/ Audio: en-triglyceride.oga Forms: triglyceride [singular], triglycerides [plural]
Etymology: tri- + glyceride Etymology templates: {{ety-prefix|tri|glyceride}} tri- + glyceride Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Triglyceride is a lipid, an ester of glycerol and three fatty acids. It forms a large part of animal and vegetable fats.
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