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Defenition of the word lipid

    • Defenition of the word lipid

      • One of a class of compounds which contain long-chain aliphatic hydrocarbons and their derivatives, such as fatty acids, alcohols, amines, amino alcohols, and aldehydes; includes waxes, fats, and derived compounds. (Source: MGH)
      • any oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)
      • an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)

    Synonyms for the word lipid

      • lipide
      • lipoid

    Hyponyms for the word lipid

      • fat
      • oil
      • phospholipid
      • triglyceride
      • wax

    Hypernyms for the word lipid

      • macromolecule
      • organic compound
      • supermolecule

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