lipoid

• Composto orgânico gorduroso, insolúvel em água mas solúvel em solventes orgânicos, que serve como importante componente estrutural das células vivas junto com proteínas e carboidratos. Também se refere a uma substância semelhante a gordura ou lipídio.

An oily organic compound that is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents, serving as an essential structural component of living cells along with proteins and carbohydrates.

1. Fat-like substanceC1formalscientific

   An oily organic compound that is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; a fundamental structural component of living cells along with proteins and carbohydrates.

   Substância lipoide

   • The cell membrane is composed of a bilayer of lipoids and proteins.
   • This lipoid is essential for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
   • Scientists isolated a new lipoid from the plant's seeds.
   • The lab test measured the lipoid content in the blood sample.

   Sinônimoslipidlipide