ceride

noun

ce·​ride
ˈsirˌīd,
-ə̇d
variants or less commonly cerid
-ə̇d
plural -s
: any of the simple lipides that are esters of higher monohydroxy alcohols and fatty acids especially of higher molecular weight compare wax

Word History

Etymology

cer- + -ide, -id

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“Ceride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ceride. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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