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phosphatide

Syllabification: (phos·pha·tide)
Pronunciation: /ˈfäsfəˌtīd/
Definition of phosphatide

noun

Biochemistry
  • any of a class of compounds that are fatty acid esters of glycerol phosphate with a nitrogen base linked to the phosphate group.

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Definition of phosphatide in the British & World English dictionary