GLYCERIDE Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word glyceride. (close relations)
Definition of GLYCERIDE
Best Alternative Words for GLYCERIDE
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| emulsifier | nounn | |||||||
noun • a surface-active agent that promotes the formation of an emulsion | ||||||||
| ester | nounn | |||||||
noun • organic compound formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water | ||||||||
| lipide | nounn | |||||||
noun • an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates) | ||||||||
| oil | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water • oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist • a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons • any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants verb • cover with oil, as if by rubbing • administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing | ||||||||
| acylglycerol | nounn | |||||||
noun • an ester of glycerol and fatty acids that occurs naturally as fats and fatty oils | ||||||||
