Etymology

salatrim

S1A1L1A1T1R1I1M3

Today it means: A reduced-calorie fat substitute prepared by interesterification of short-chain triglycerides like triacetin or butyrin with hydrogenated vegetable oils. Full definition →

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Abbreviated from short- and long-chain acyl triglyceride molecule.

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