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Vocabulary Entry
lipid
|noun
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N
noun
A type of organic molecule that includes fats, oils, and other similar substances, which are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.
Example Sentences
"Lipid molecules are essential for storing energy in the body."
"Fats and oils are common types of lipids found in foods."
"The cell membrane is composed of a bilayer of phospholipids."