Butyrin

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. Any of three isomeric glyceryl esters of butyric acid, naturally present in butter.
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  • n. The triglyceride of butyric acid; the principal constituent of butterfat
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. A butyrate of glycerin; a fat contained in small quantity in milk, which helps to give to butter its peculiar flavor.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A triglycerid, C3H5(C4H7O2)3, which is a constant constituent of butter, together with olein, stearin, and other glycerids. It is a neutral yellowish liquid fat, having a sharp, bitter taste.
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  • n. any of three glycerides of butyric acid
    • Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    glyceryl ester   
    Hyponym
    tributyrin   
     
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