1. Noun. (organic compound) The triglyceride of acetic acid; acetin ¹
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Medical Definition of Triacetin
1. A triglyceride that is used as an antifungal agent.
Pharmacological action: antifungal agents, anti-infective agents, local.
Chemical name: 1,2,3-Propanetriol, triacetate
(12 Dec 1998)
