noun
- an ester formed from glycerol and one or more fatty acids
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- Triglycerides are the most common type of glyceride found in the body.
- The laboratory analyzed the glyceride content of the oil sample.
- Monoglycerides are used as emulsifiers in food production.
- High levels of glycerides in the blood can indicate health problems.
- The chemist studied how glycerides break down during digestion.
- Natural fats are composed primarily of glycerides.