Definitions for: Glyceride


[n] an ester of glycerol and fatty acids that occurs naturally as fats and fatty oils; "fresh fats contain glycerides of fatty acids and very little free acid"



Webster (1913) Definition: Glyc"er*ide, n. [See Glycerin.] (Chem.)
A compound ether (formed from glycerin). Some glycerides
exist ready formed as natural fats, others are produced
artificially.

Synonyms: acylglycerol

See Also: animal oil, fat, glyceryl ester, triglyceride

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