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lipid

/ˈlɪpɪd/

Meanings
noun
Any of a group of organic compounds including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides. Lipids are characterized by being insoluble in water, and account for most of the fat present in the human body.

Examples :

"Our bodies need some lipid in our diet for energy and to absorb vitamins, but too much can be unhealthy. "
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Related Words

Illustration triglycerides

triglycerides noun

/ˌtraɪˈɡlɪsəraɪdz/

A lipid, an ester of glycerol and three fatty acids (the same or different); the major constituent of animal and vegetable fats.

"My doctor told me to watch my triglycerides because high levels can be a health risk. "

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including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration vitamins

vitamins noun

/ˈvaɪtəmɪnz/ /ˈvɪtəmɪnz/

Any of a specific group of organic compounds essential in small quantities for healthy human growth, metabolism, development, and body function; found in minute amounts in plant and animal foods or sometimes produced synthetically; deficiencies of specific vitamins produce specific disorders.

"Eating fruits and vegetables provides essential vitamins that help keep us healthy and energetic. "

Illustration organic

organic noun

/ɔːˈɡænɪk/ /ɔɹˈɡænɪk/

An organic compound.

"The chemist studied the properties of the organic compound. "

Illustration sterols

sterols noun

/ˈstɪrɔlz/ /ˈstɛrɔlz/

Any steroid that contains a hydroxyl group in the 3-position of the A-ring.

"Sterols are found in all animal and plant tissue and play an important role in hormone chemistry."

Illustration lipids

lipids noun

/ˈlɪpɪdz/

Any of a group of organic compounds including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides. Lipids are characterized by being insoluble in water, and account for most of the fat present in the human body.

"Our bodies need lipids, like fats and oils, for energy and to build healthy cells. "

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unhealthy adjective

/ʌnˈhɛl.θi/

Characterized by, or conducive to poor health

"The villagers lived in unhealthy surroundings."

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account noun

/ə.ˈkaʊnt/

A registry of pecuniary transactions; a written or printed statement of business dealings or debts and credits, and also of other things subjected to a reckoning or review.

"The family's monthly account showed they spent more than their income. "

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present noun

/pɹəˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/

The current moment or period of time.

"In the present, my focus is on finishing this project for work. "

Illustration characterized

characterized verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "

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compounds noun

/ˈkɑmpaʊndz/ /kəmˈpaʊndz/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

""During the war, the refugees lived in guarded compounds for their safety." "

Illustration insoluble

insoluble noun

/ɪnˈsɒljʊbl/ /ɪnˈsɑːljʊbl/

Any substance that cannot be dissolved.

"The insoluble residue from the coffee grounds made cleaning the filter difficult. "