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phosphatide

Pronunciation: /ˈfɒsfətʌɪd/

Definition of phosphatide

noun

Biochemistry
  • any of a class of compounds which 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 US English dictionary