butyrin
Definition
Noun A butyrin is any one of the three distinct chemical compounds (esters) formed by the combination of butyric acid with glycerol. They are types of fats.
Usage
The word "butyrin" is a technical, scientific term used primarily in chemistry and biochemistry. It refers to a specific class of lipid molecules. * Butyrin is a component found in some natural fats like butter. * The study analyzed the butyrin content of the dairy product.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often specified by the type of butyrin, based on how many fatty acid chains are attached: monobutyrin, dibutyrin, or tributyrin.
Variants and Related Words
- Butyrate (noun): A salt or ester of butyric acid. While related, a butyrate is not the same as a butyrin, which is specifically a glyceride.
- Butyric acid (noun): The short-chain fatty acid that is a component of butyrin.
Synonyms
- Glyceride of butyric acid (descriptive synonym)
- Butyryl glyceride (technical synonym)
Noun
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any of three glycerides of butyric acid
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