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lipoid

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Noun

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

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Synonyms:
lipid lipide

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "lipoid":
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Words contain "lipoid":
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