1860, malformed from tri- + glyceride. So called for the three radicals which replace the three hydrogen atoms.
word-forming element meaning "three, having three, once every three," from Latin tres (neuter tria) or Greek treis, trias "three" (see three).
compound of glycerol and organic acids, 1864; see glycerin + -ide.
updated on February 16, 2014
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