lipoid meaning

UK US /ˈlaɪpəd/ 2 syllables

lipoid (noun): an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates).

Definition of lipoid

  1. 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, lipide

    Type of: macromolecule

    Kinds: fat, triglyceride, oil, phospholipid, wax

How to pronounce lipoid

lipoid is pronounced /ˈlaɪpəd/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with LI · words ending in ID · 6-letter words

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