lipide

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A form of lipid — Any of a group of organic compounds including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides. Lipids are characterized by being insoluble in water.

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Meanings

nounlipide (plural lipides)

plural lipides

  1. archaicArchaic form of lipid.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounan oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)

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lipidlipoid
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macromoleculesupermolecule
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lipidlipoid

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APA

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Chicago

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