Lipids

noun

Word Frequency: 3.4

Definitions

1.nounAny of a group of organic compounds including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides. Lipids are characterized by being insoluble in water, and account for most of the fat present in the human body.

Synonyms

lipoid lipide fat fats greases oils lipoids glycerides fatty-acids sphingolipids adipose glycolipids

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