Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of oily organic compound: A "lipide" is a naturally occurring molecule that is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like alcohol or ether. It is a fundamental structural component of all living cells.

Usage

• "Lipide" functions solely as a noun. It refers to a broad category of biochemical substances.
• It is often used in scientific, medical, and nutritional contexts.
• Note on Spelling: The more common modern spelling is "lipid". "Lipide" is an older or variant spelling.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Cholesterol is a well-known lipide found in animal cells.
  • The membrane of a cell is composed of proteins and lipides.
  • A balanced diet includes a certain amount of healthy lipides.

Advanced Usage

• "Lipide profile": A series of blood tests that measure the amounts of specific lipids (like cholesterol and triglycerides) in the bloodstream.
  • The doctor ordered a lipide profile to assess his cardiovascular health.

Variants and Related Words

• Lipid (n): The standard contemporary spelling for "lipide".
• Lipidic (adj): Relating to or characteristic of lipids.
  • The lipidic bilayer forms the core structure of the cell membrane.
• Lipidosis (n): A medical term for disorders characterized by the abnormal accumulation of lipids in cells.
• Phospholipid (n): A major class of lipids that are a key component of cell membranes.
• Triglyceride (n): A type of lipid that serves as the main form of stored energy in the body.

Synonyms

• Fat: A more common, general term, often used for lipids that are solid at room temperature. (Note: All fats are lipids, but not all lipids are fats; e.g., oils, waxes, and steroids are also lipids.)
• Oil: Often used for lipids that are liquid at room temperature.

Related Phrases

• Lipid metabolism: The process by which the body breaks down and uses lipids.
• Lipid-soluble: Describes a substance capable of dissolving in lipids or organic solvents.

Noun

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