Lipid

Of macromolecule.   May also be referred to as lipide and lipoid.

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

This concept's ID is @1~75617

Fat

  • fat 8 facts

    A soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly...

  • triglyceride 0 facts

    Glyceride occurring naturally in animal and vegetable tissues; it consists of three...

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  • oil 35 facts

    A slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water.

  • wax 17 facts

    Any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid...

  • phospholipid 1 facts

    Any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous...