lipid

noun

lip·​id ˈli-pəd 

variants or less commonly lipide

ˈli-ˌpīd 

: any of various substances that are soluble in nonpolar organic solvents (such as chloroform and ether), that are usually insoluble in water, that with proteins and carbohydrates constitute the principal structural components of living cells, and that include fats, waxes, phosphatides, cerebrosides, and related and derived compounds

lipidic

li-ˈpi-dik 

adjective

Examples of lipid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During the resolution phase, lipid mediators, including lipoxins, contribute to restoring bodily balance by limiting inflammation. —New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024

The significance of carbon can be understood through its multifaceted roles: Carbon is the primary component of organic molecules, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. —Sahit Muja, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024

Most mammals, humans included, typically fuel exercise by burning carbohydrates and lipids, neither or which are available in the blood. —Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024

This fast-absorption formula is powered by amaranth seed extract and a five oil blend to replenish hair’s natural lipids—leaving you with silky smooth strands and optimal shine. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

lipid

noun

lip·​id ˈlip-əd 

: any of various substances (as fats and waxes) that with proteins and carbohydrates make up the principal structural parts of living cells

Medical Definition

lipid

noun

lip·​id ˈlip-əd 

variants also lipide

-ˌīd 

: any of various substances that are soluble in nonpolar organic solvents (as chloroform and ether), that with proteins and carbohydrates constitute the principal structural components of living cells, and that include fats, waxes, phospholipids, cerebrosides, and related and derived compounds