Phospholipid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌfɑs.foʊˈlɪ.pɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phospholipid is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any lipid, such as lecithin or cephalin, consisting of a diglyceride combined with a phosphate group and a simple organic molecule such as choline or ethanolamine; they are important constituents of biological membranes.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any lipid, such as lecithin or cephalin, consisting of a diglyceride combined with a phosphate group and a simple organic molecule such as choline or ethanolamine; they are important constituents of biological membranes.
Example Sentences
An index of the amount of phospholipids present was secured from the total phosphorus content of a third aliquot, the method employed being the colorimetric procedure devised by Whitehorn.
Word Forms
- phospholipids
Synonyms for phospholipid
Depending on context, synonyms include phosphatide.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bilayers, phosphatide, phosphoglyceride, glycerophospholipid, sphingophospholipid, lecithin.
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