lipid

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Synonyms

lipide, lipoid

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
macromolecule
Narrower (hyponyms)
phospholipid, oil, wax, triglyceride, fat

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