tricosyl

/trɪˈkɒsɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A tricosyl is a triglyceride with three fatty acid chains.

“The scientist studied the tricosyl structure in the newly discovered plant.”

2. adjective

Describing or related to triglycerides with three fatty acid chains.

“The tricosyl compounds found in the new discovery opened new doors for medical research.”

Synonyms

  • triacylglycerol
  • triglyceride

Antonyms

  • diglyceride
  • monoglyceride