Definitions
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Glycerides.
Glycerides - as a noun
An ester of glycerol and fatty acids that occurs naturally as fats and fatty oils
Example: "Fresh fats contain glycerides of fatty acids and very little free acid"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acylglycerolHypernyms (Closely Related)
animal oilglyceryl esterHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The hydrolysis of glycerides yields glycerol and fatty acids."
"Some studies suggest that high levels of glycerides in the blood may be a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases."
"Lipase enzymes are involved in the breakdown of glycerides during digestion."
"Certain medications can be used to lower elevated levels of glycerides in individuals with hypertriglyceridemia."
"Vegetable oils are rich in various glycerides, including linoleic acid glycerides."
Word Game Points
Is GLYCERIDES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, glycerides is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GLYCERIDES has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is GLYCERIDES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, glycerides is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGLYCERIDES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is GLYCERIDES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, glycerides is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGLYCERIDES has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
