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lipid vs fat

fat vs lipid

lipid and fat both are nouns.

lipid is not an adjective while fat is an adjective.

lipid is not a verb while fat is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lipid Yes No No No
fat Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, fat is a hyponym of lipid; that is, fat is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lipid:
  • lipid: an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)
  • fat: a soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly triglycerides)
Other hyponyms of lipid include triglyceride, oil, phospholipid, wax, cerebroside.
lipid (noun) fat (noun)
an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates) excess bodily weight
a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs
a soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly triglycerides)
lipid (adjective) fat (adjective)
having an (over)abundance of flesh
containing or composed of fat
marked by great fruitfulness
lucrative
having a relatively large diameter
lipid (verb) fat (verb)
make fat or plump
Difference between lipid and fat

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