glycerides

/ˈɡlɪsəraɪdz/

Meanings

noun

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

Examples :

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

Related Words

glycerol noun

/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. "

considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

constituents noun

/kənˈstɪtʃuənts/ /kənˈstɪtʃuəns/

A part, or component of a whole

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

explaining verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

nutrition noun

/njuːˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ /nuˈtɹɪ.ʃən/

The organic process by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance.

"Good nutrition is important for children to grow strong and healthy. "

lipids noun

/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. "

bottle noun

/ˈbɑ.təl/ /ˈbɒ.təl/

A container, typically made of glass or plastic and having a tapered neck, used primarily for holding liquids.

"Beer is often sold in bottles."

component noun

/kʌmˈpoʊnənt/

A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

"A CPU is a component of a computer."

cooking verb

/ˈkʊ.kɪŋ/

To prepare (food) for eating by heating it, often by combining it with other ingredients.

"My mom is cooking dinner for the family tonight. "

ester noun

/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. "

fatty adjective

/ˈfæt.i/ /ˈfæɾ.i/

Containing, composed of, or consisting of fat.

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

major noun

/ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/

A military rank between captain and lieutenant colonel.

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