adj
Meaning 1
Of pertaining to fat.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
lipoid
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/ˈlɪpɔɪd/
noun
Meaning 2
A lipid or other substance resembling fat
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: lipid, lipide
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: macromolecule, supermolecule
Narrower terms: fat, triglyceride, oil, phospholipid, wax
History
Etymology
From lip- + -oid.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: lipoidi — A lipid
- Galician: lipoide — A lipid
- Italian: lipoide — A lipid