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butyrin

/ˈbjuː.tɪ.rɪn/

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noun

/ˈbjuː.tɪ.rɪn/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любой из трёх глицеридов масляной кислоты, обычно содержащихся в сливочном масле и других молочных продуктах.

A noun referring to any of three glycerides of butyric acid, typically found in butter and other dairy products.

  1. Glyceride of butyric acidC2formalscientific

    Any of three glycerides (monobutyrin, dibutyrin, or tributyrin) formed from butyric acid and glycerol, found naturally in butter and other fats.

    ruГлицерид масляной кислоты

    • Butyrin is responsible for the characteristic smell of rancid butter.
    • Tributyrin, a type of butyrin, is used in some medical studies.
    • The hydrolysis of butyrin releases butyric acid.