English edit

Etymology edit

mono- +‎ glyceride

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˌmɒnəʊˈɡlɪsəɹaɪd/
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Noun edit

monoglyceride (plural monoglycerides)

  1. (organic chemistry) a lipid, an ester of glycerol and one fatty acid (in the 1- or 2- positions)

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