butyrin

[ byoo-ter-in ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a colorless, liquid ester present in butter, formed from glycerin and butyric acid.

butyrin

/ ˈbjuːtɪrɪn /

noun

1. a colourless liquid ester or oil found in butter. It is formed from butyric acid and glycerine

Word History and Origins

Origin of butyrin¹

First recorded in 1820–30; butyr(ic) + (glycer)in

Word History and Origins

Origin of butyrin¹

C20: from butyr ( ic acid + glycer ) in ( e )

Example Sentences

Oleomargarine differs from butter mainly in the fact that a smaller amount of butyrin is present.

From Project Gutenberg

The flavor of the fat is due to the presence of a small amount of butyrin, which is an ethereal salt of butyric acid.

From Project Gutenberg