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

Manage Cholesterol Levels Small studies have shown that fenugreek may reduce blood lipid levels, which will in turn lower one’s cholesterol. —Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025

But, while this may be a more common presentation of the condition, lipid deposits can occur anywhere in the body. —Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2025

However, the risk of this affecting your blood fat (such as lipids and cholesterol) levels is low.2 Statins may interact with vitamin D in several ways. —Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 13 Jan. 2025

Brisk walking, around 3 miles per hour, has health benefits like lowering body weight and blood sugar, improving mental health and lipid profile, and reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. —Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025

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