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lipids

/ˈlɪpɪdz/

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

Illustration bodies

bodies noun

/ˈbɑdiz/ /ˈbɒdiz/

Physical frame.

"The doctor examined the bodies of the athletes to make sure they were healthy before the competition. "

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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 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 healthy

healthy adjective

/ˈhɛl.θi/

Enjoying health and vigor of body, mind, or spirit: well.

"He was father to three healthy kids."

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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. "

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energy noun

/ˈɛnəd͡ʒi/ /ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/

The impetus behind all motion and all activity.

"The children's energy fueled their excitement for the school trip. "

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." "

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insoluble noun

/ɪnˈsɒljʊbl/ /ɪnˈsɑːljʊbl/

Any substance that cannot be dissolved.

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