Fatty acid: A long hydrocarbon chain with a carboxyl group at one end, which can be saturated or unsaturated and is a component of many lipids.
Glycerol:A simple three-carbon alcohol that serves as the backbone to which fatty acids are attached in triacylglycerols and phospholipids.
Saponification:A chemical reaction involving the hydrolysis of triglycerides into glycerol and fatty acids, typically using an alkali, leading to soap formation