adjective
- of, relating to, or containing a glyceride; formed by or involving the bonding of glycerol with fatty acids
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- Glyceridic bonds link the fatty acids to the glycerol backbone in triglycerides.
- The hydrolysis of glyceridic linkages releases free fatty acids and glycerol.
- Fats and oils are composed of glyceridic esters.
- The enzyme lipase breaks down glyceridic bonds during digestion.