glyceride
/ˈɡlɪsəˌraɪd/
noun
- An ester formed from glycerol and one or more fatty acids; the main component of fats and oils.
- A triglyceride is a type of glyceride that contains three fatty acid chains.
- The nutrition label lists the amount of glycerides in the cooking oil.
- Most vegetable oils are made up of glycerides, which are broken down during digestion.