glyceride

[ glis-uh-rahyd, -er-id ]

noun

, Chemistry, Biochemistry.

1. any of a group of esters obtained from glycerol by the replacement of one, two, or three hydroxyl groups with a fatty acid: the principal constituent of adipose tissue.

glyceride

/ ˈɡlɪsəˌraɪd /

noun

1. any fatty-acid ester of glycerol

glyceride

/ glĭs′ə-rīd′ /

1. Any of various esters formed when glycerol reacts with a fatty acid. The fatty acids can react with one, two, or all three of the hydroxyl groups of the glycerol, resulting in mono-, di-, and triglycerides, respectively. Triglycerides are the main components of plant and animal oils and fats.

Word History and Origins

Origin of glyceride¹

First recorded in 1860–65; glycer(in) + -ide

Example Sentences

In the equations presented above, a single glyceride has been used as the example in each case.

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An application of boro-glyceride will usually effect a speedy cure.

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