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/ˈɡlaɪkoʊˌlɪpɪd/ · noun
(biochemistry) An association of a carbohydrate and a phospholipid, such as phosphatidylinositol, found in cell membranes.
Use glycolipid when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Glycolipid means (biochemistry) An association of a carbohydrate and a phospholipid, such as phosphatidylinositol, found in cell membranes.
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Use glycolipid where its definition matches the intended context.
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