triglyceride

noun

tri·​glyc·​er·​ide (ˌ)trī-ˈgli-sə-ˌrīd How to pronounce triglyceride (audio)
: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins

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In cream, triglycerides are packaged into globules or crystals. — Rosemary Trout, The Conversation, 10 June 2026 While both are mainly made of triglycerides, the fats in butter are naturally occurring, while fats in margarine are industrially modified. — Rosemary Trout, Scientific American, 27 June 2026 Part of the reason is its association with medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), a type of fat often linked to benefits such as rapid energy release. — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 5 July 2026 Participants lost 8% of body weight and 16% of body fat, with significant improvements in LDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol and triglycerides. — Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for triglyceride

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1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of triglyceride was in 1860

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triglyceride

noun
tri·​glyc·​er·​ide (ˈ)trī-ˈglis-ə-ˌrīd How to pronounce triglyceride (audio)
: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins

called also neutral fat

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