English noun: lipide | |||
1. | lipide (substance) an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates) | ||
Synonyms | lipid, lipoid | ||
Broader (hypernym) | macromolecule, supermolecule | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | fat, oil, phospholipid, triglyceride, wax | ||