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glyceride

/ˈɡlɪsəɹaɪd/

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Visual illustration for the word "glycerol" - 1,2,3-trihydroxy-propane or propan-1,2,3-triol; a trihydric alcohol
glycerolnoun
/ˈɡlɪsəˌrɔl/ /ˈɡlɪsəˌroʊl/

1,2,3-trihydroxy-propane or propan-1,2,3-triol; a trihydric alcohol

"Many hand sanitizers contain glycerol to help keep the skin moisturized. "

Visual illustration for the word "bodies" - Physical frame.
bodiesnoun
/ˈbɑdiz/ /ˈbɒdiz/

Physical frame.

"The doctor examined the bodies of the athletes to make sure they were healthy before the competition. "

Visual illustration for the word "constituents" - A part, or component of a whole
constituentsnoun
/kənˈstɪtʃuənts/ /kənˈstɪtʃuəns/

A part, or component of a whole

"The ingredients, like flour and sugar, are the main constituents of the cake batter. "

Visual illustration for the word "lipids" - Any of a group of organic compounds including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides. Lipids are characterized by being insoluble in water, and account for most of the fat present in the human body.
lipidsnoun
/ˈlɪpɪdz/

Any of a group of organic compounds including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides. Lipids are characterized by being insoluble in water, and account for most of the fat present in the human body.

"Our bodies need lipids, like fats and oils, for energy and to build healthy cells. "

Visual illustration for the word "acid" - A sour substance.
acidnoun
/ˈæs.ɪd/

A sour substance.

"The lemon juice has a strong acid taste. "

Visual illustration for the word "ester" - A compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water, which contains the functional group carbon-oxygen double bond joined via carbon to another oxygen atom.
esternoun
/ˈɛstə/ /ˈɛstɚ/

A compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water, which contains the functional group carbon-oxygen double bond joined via carbon to another oxygen atom.

"The sweet smell of many fruits, like bananas and apples, is due to the presence of esters. "

Visual illustration for the word "glycerides" - An ester of glycerol and one or more fatty acid; they are the major constituents of lipids.
glyceridesnoun
/ˈɡlɪsəraɪdz/

An ester of glycerol and one or more fatty acid; they are the major constituents of lipids.

"The nutrition label on the cooking oil bottle lists glycerides as a major component, explaining why it's considered a fat. "

Visual illustration for the word "energy" - The impetus behind all motion and all activity.
energynoun
/ˈɛnəd͡ʒi/ /ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/

The impetus behind all motion and all activity.

"The children's energy fueled their excitement for the school trip. "

Visual illustration for the word "fatty" - Containing, composed of, or consisting of fat.
fattyadjective
/ˈfæt.i/ /ˈfæɾ.i/

Containing, composed of, or consisting of fat.

"The chicken salad sandwich was very fatty, so I chose the turkey instead. "

Visual illustration for the word "butter" - A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk).
butternoun
/ˈbʊtə/

A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk).

"My mother made toast with butter for breakfast. "

Visual illustration for the word "major" - A military rank between captain and lieutenant colonel.
majornoun
/ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/

A military rank between captain and lieutenant colonel.

"He used to be a major in the army."

Visual illustration for the word "provide" - To make a living; earn money for necessities.
provideverb
/pɹəˈvaɪd/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."