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Definition of lipid

lipid

/ˈlɪp.ɪd/
li · pid
Plural:lipids
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Adjective:lipidic
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lipid Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of a class of organic compounds, including fats, oils, waxes, and sterols, that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents and serve as structural components of cell membranes and sources of stored energy.

Example

"Cell membranes are composed primarily of a double layer of lipids and embedded proteins."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 20th century from French 'lipide', coined by chemist Gabriel Bertrand from Ancient Greek 'lípos' (animal fat or lard) and the chemical suffix '-ide'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lipid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lipid
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