triglyceride

noun /traɪ'glɪsə,raɪd/

Definition
glyceride occurring naturally in animal and vegetable tissues; it consists of three individual fatty acids bound together in a single large molecule; an important energy source forming much of the fat stored by the body
Example
Here is an example sentence using 'triglyceride': She showed great triglyceride during the competition.
Etymology
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Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
4
Consonants
8
Length
12

Word Statistics

Length
12
Syllables
4
Scrabble Score
Frequency
2.65

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