Definition

A type of fat that is a glycerol ester of butyric acid, found naturally in butter and some other fats.

Example

Butyrin is one of the main components that give butter its rich flavor.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of butyrin?

I think I read about it in a cooking magazine once.

Yeah, it's one of those things that comes from butter, right?

Exactly! It adds flavor to a lot of dishes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Butyrin comes from the Latin word 'butyrum' (meaning butter) combined with the suffix '-in' (used to form names of substances). The word refers to a substance derived from butter, specifically a glyceride found in butterfat.

Memory Tip

Think of 'butter' ('butyrum') to remember that 'butyrin' is a substance related to butter.

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