Lipoid (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Synonyms

• Lipid
• Lipide

Hypernyms

• Macromolecule
• Supermolecule

Hyponyms

• Wax
• Fat
• Phospholipid
• Triglyceride
• Oil