lipid
noun/ˈlɪpɪd/
Frequency rank: #9,648 most common English word
Meaning
a fatty or oily organic compound that is insoluble in water and serves as an energy source in living organisms.
Example sentence
The doctor explained that cholesterol is one type of lipid found in the human body.
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