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| 1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) any oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates) | |
| Synonyms: | lipoid lipide | |
| Related terms: | macromolecule organic_compound oil wax fat phospholipid triglyceride | |
| Similar spelling: |
lipide livid lipped lipoid libido livedo |
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