monoglyceride

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

mono- +‎ glyceride

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌmɒnəʊˈɡlɪsəɹaɪd/
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Noun[edit]

monoglyceride (plural monoglycerides)

  1. (organic chemistry) a lipid, an ester of glycerol and one fatty acid (in the 1- or 2- positions)

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