TRIGLYCERIDES Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word triglycerides. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for TRIGLYCERIDES
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| esters | nounn | |||||
noun • organic compound formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water | ||||||
| fats | nounn | |||||
adjective • having an (over)abundance of flesh • containing or composed of fat noun • a soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly triglycerides) • a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs • excess bodily weight adjective satellite • having a relatively large diameter • lucrative • marked by great fruitfulness verb • make fat or plump | ||||||
| glycerides | nounn | |||||
noun • an ester of glycerol and fatty acids that occurs naturally as fats and fatty oils | ||||||
| lipids | nounn | |||||
noun • an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates) | ||||||
