mono·glyc·er·ide
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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
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mono·glyc·er·ide
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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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The first known use of monoglyceride was in 1860
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