triester en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English tri- German Essig Proto-Indo-European *h₂eydʰ-der. Proto-Hellenic *áitʰō Ancient Greek αἴθω (aíthō) ▲ Ancient Greek ᾱ̓ήρ (āḗr)influ.? Ancient Greek αἰθήρ (aithḗr)der. Latin aethērbor. German Äther blend? German Esterbor. English ester English triester From tri- + ester.
Meanings
- Any compound containing three ester groups, but especially a triglyceride
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| triesters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |