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əˌraɪd, -ər noun Biochemistry, Chemistry.
an ester obtained from glycerol by the esterification of three hydroxyl groups with fatty acids, naturally occurring in animal and vegetable tissues: an important energy source forming much of the fat stored by the body.
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triglyceride (traɪˈɡlɪsəˌraɪd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| any ester of glycerol and one or more carboxylic acids, in which each glycerol molecule has combined with three carboxylic acid molecules. Most natural fats and oils are triglycerides | |
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Triglyceride
is always a great word to know.
So is polymer. Does it mean:
| One of the four nucleotide bases |
| a compound of high molecular weight derived either by the addition of many smaller molecules, as polyethylene, or by the condensation of many smaller molecules with the elimination of water, alcohol, or the like, as nylon. |
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Medical Dictionary
triglyceride tri·glyc·er·ide (trī-glĭs'ə-rīd')
n.
See triacylglycerol.
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Science Dictionary
| triglyceride (trī-glĭs'ə-rīd') Pronunciation Key
Any of a class of organic compounds that are esters consisting of three fatty acids joined to glycerol. The fatty acids may be the same or may be different. triglycerides are the chief lipids constituting fats and oils and function to store chemical energy in plants and animals. |
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Example sentences
Persons with this condition develop high cholesterol or triglyceride levels during the teenage years.
If high triglyceride levels persist despite diet changes, medication may be needed.
Studies have linked it to lower cholesterol, serum triglyceride levels and blood pressure.
Blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels may increase.
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