lipid
Translation
lipid
Examples
Lipids are an important part of a healthy diet.
Lipids are an important part of a healthy diet.
The cell membrane is made of lipids.
The cell membrane is made of lipids.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) lipid (a type of molecule) Lipids are an important part of a healthy diet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fat, oil, wax
Etymology
From Greek 'lipos', meaning 'fat'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'lipid' to 'lipo-' in 'liposuction', a procedure that removes fat.