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butyrin

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun butyrin has 1 sense
  1. butyrin - any of three glycerides of butyric acid
    --1 is a kind of
    glyceryl ester
    --1 has particulars: tributyrin

Definitions from the Web

Butyrin


Description:

Butyrin is a triglyceride consisting of three butyric acid molecules attached to a glycerol molecule. It is a fatty acid ester commonly found in animal fats and vegetable oils.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

1. Chemistry: A triglyceride compound made up of three butyric acid molecules.

Usages:

  1. Common usage in culinary arts.
  2. Widely used in the production of food additives and flavors.
  3. Can be a component of certain pharmaceutical preparations.

Sample Sentences:

  • The recipe calls for adding a teaspoon of butyrin to enhance the flavor of the dish.
  • Butyrin can be extracted from animal fats like butter or lard.
  • The production of butyrin for industrial purposes has significantly increased over the years.

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