Definition of Butyrin

1. Noun. Any of three glycerides of butyric acid.

Specialized synonyms: Tributyrin
Generic synonyms: Glyceryl Ester

Definition of Butyrin

1. n. A butyrate of glycerin; a fat contained in small quantity in milk, which helps to give to butter its peculiar flavor.

Definition of Butyrin

1. a chemical compound [n -S]

Medical Definition of Butyrin

1. A butyrate of glycerin; a fat contained in small quantity in milk, which helps to give to butter its peculiar flavor. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Butyrin

butyraceous
butyral
butyraldehyde
butyraldehydes
butyrals
butyrate
butyrate
butyrate-CoA ligase
butyrates
butyric
butyric
butyric acid
butyric acid
butyric acids
butyrin (current term)
butyrin (current term)
butyrins
butyrocholinesterase
butyroid
butyrometer
butyrone
butyrophenone
butyrophenone
butyrophenones
butyrous
butyrous
butyryl
butyryl
butyryl-CoA
butyryl-CoA acetoacetate CoA transferase

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