Lipid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɪpɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lipid is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any 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.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any 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.
Example Sentences
Without lipids your body eats your fat and then your muscles, and the brain is pure fat and the heart is a muscle. You become a feedback loop, and then you fall over.
Word Forms
- lipids
Synonyms for lipid
Depending on context, synonyms include lipide, lipoid.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lipoid, lipide, peroxidation, adipose, resin, fatty.
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