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triglyceride

tri·glyc·er·ide [ trī glíssə rd ] (plural tri·glyc·er·ides)


noun 
Definition:
 
natural fat in tissue: an ester formed from a molecule of glycerol and three molecules of fatty acids, considered to have adverse effects on human health when consumed in excessive amounts. Source: animal and plant fats and oils.

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