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glyceride

noun glyc·er·ide \ˈgli-sə-ˌrīd\

Definition of GLYCERIDE

:  an ester of glycerol especially with fatty acids
glyc·er·id·ic \ˌgli-sə-ˈri-dik\ adjective
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First Known Use of GLYCERIDE

circa 1864
Medical Dictionary

glyceride

noun glyc·er·ide \ˈglis-ə-ˌrīd\

Medical Definition of GLYCERIDE

:  an ester of glycerol especially with fatty acids
glyc·er·id·ic \ˌglis-ə-ˈrid-ik\ adjective

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