monoglyceride
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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

mono·glyc·er·ide

noun \ˌmän-ō-ˈglis-ə-ˌrīd\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical 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

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