SINCE 1828
monoglyceride
noun
mono·glyc·er·ide
| \ ˌmä-nə-ˈgli-sə-ˌrīd
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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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monoglyceride
noun
mono·glyc·er·ide
| \ ˌmän-ō-ˈglis-ə-ˌrīd
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\
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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