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lipid

Pronunciation: [ˈlɪpɪd]

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Learn how to use lipid in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “biology”

(noun) A lipid is a type of fat found in your body and in foods. Lipids are important because they provide energy and help your body work properly.

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Eating avocado is good for you because it contains healthy lipids.

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Eating too many unhealthy lipids can make you feel sluggish and tired.

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What are some foods that have a lot of lipids in them?

Context: “biochemistry”

(noun) Lipids are a group of organic compounds that are soluble in nonpolar solvents. They include fats, oils, and some vitamins, and they play a big role in how cells in your body function.

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Lipids help to form cell membranes, which protect and organize cells.

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Without enough lipids, our cells would not be able to function properly.

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Can you name some types of lipids found in the human body?

How to pronounce lipid

Pronunciation: [ˈlɪpɪd]

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