phosphatide

noun

phos·pha·tide ˈfäs-fə-ˌtīd

: phospholipid

phosphatidic

ˌfäs-fə-ˈti-dik

adjective

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First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of phosphatide was in 1884

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“Phosphatide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phosphatide. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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phosphatide

noun

phos·pha·tide ˈfäs-fə-ˌtīd

: phospholipid

phosphatidic

ˌfäs-fə-ˈtid-ik

adjective

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