Glyceryls

/ˈɡlɪsərɪlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of glyceryl; multiple instances or types of glyceryl chemical groups or compounds.

Etymology

Plural form of glyceryl (glycerol + -yl). Used in chemistry when discussing multiple glyceryl-containing molecules or radical structures.

Kelly Says

When chemists talk about glyceryls in plural, they're often discussing the different ways glycerol's three arms can be modified—creating the vast diversity of fats and oils found in nature.

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