- Lipid - Wikipedia
Lipids are a broad group of organic compounds which include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E and K), monoglycerides, diglycerides, phospholipids, and others
- LIPID Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of LIPID is any of various substances that are soluble in nonpolar organic solvents (such as chloroform and ether), that are usually insoluble in water, that with proteins and carbohydrates constitute the principal structural components of living cells, and that include fats, waxes, phosphatides, cerebrosides, and related and
- Lipid - The Definitive Guide - Biology Dictionary
A lipid is a fatty, oily, or wax-like compound that is insoluble in water (hydrophobic) It is a combination of glycerol and fatty acids When mixed in a watery solution, lipids disperse into tiny droplets to produce an emulsion
- Lipid | definition of lipid by Medical dictionary
Lipids (or fats) are structural components of cell membranes and nervous tissue, and are important sources of energy, being stored in various parts of the body (see ADIPOSE TISSUE) They are important insulators and mechanical protectors
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