butyrin
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of butyrin
First recorded in 1820–30; butyr(ic) + (glycer)in
Example Sentences
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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 An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William
In addition to these three, there are also small amounts of other fats, as butyrin in butter, which give character or individuality to materials.
From Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value by Snyder, Harry
It occurs mixed with stearin and olein in the fat of animal tissues, with olein and butyrin in butter, with olein in olive oil, etc.
From The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary Section P and Q by Project Gutenberg
Oleomargarine differs from butter mainly in the fact that a smaller amount of butyrin is present.
From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William
This fat is churned up with milk, or a small amount of butter is added, in order to furnish sufficient butyrin to impart the butter flavor.
From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William
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