butterfat

noun

but·​ter·​fat ˈbə-tər-ˌfat How to pronounce butterfat (audio)
: the natural fat of milk and chief constituent of butter consisting essentially of a mixture of glycerides (such as those derived from butyric, capric, caproic, and caprylic acids)

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Made in-house, the renowned Seed to Skin range draws on local remedies dating back to at least 1129; expect natural ingredients such as butterfat, thermal water, and raw honey. Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2024 Fermenting more chardonnay in steel than barrel and picking a little earlier gives the wines more natural acid and reduces the perception of butterfat. Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2024 The first difference is a high percentage of butterfat. Jacqueline Dole, Washington Post, 24 July 2024 That’s the case with Graeter’s, which uses the French pot process to make ice cream in smaller batches, with a higher butterfat content and less air whipped in. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 3 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for butterfat 

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of butterfat was in 1871

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“Butterfat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butterfat. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

butterfat

noun
but·​ter·​fat -ˌfat How to pronounce butterfat (audio)
: the natural fat of milk from which butter is made

Medical Definition

butterfat

noun
but·​ter·​fat -ˌfat How to pronounce butterfat (audio)
: the natural fat of milk and chief constituent of butter consisting essentially of a mixture of glycerides (as butyrin, olein, and palmitin)

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