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monoglyceride


mono·glyc·er·ide

noun \ˌmä-nə-ˈgli-sə-ˌrīd\

Definition of MONOGLYCERIDE

: any of various esters of glycerol in which only one of the three hydroxyl groups is esterified and which are often used as emulsifiers

First Known Use of MONOGLYCERIDE

1860

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