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'Lipids' is a loosely defined term for substances of biological origin that are soluble in nonpolar solvents. They consist of saponifiable lipids, such as glycerides (fats and oils) and phospholipids, as well as nonsaponifiable lipids, principally steroids. Organic molecule that is insoluble in water but tends to dissolve in nonpolar organic solvent. |
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Organic molecule that is insoluble in water but tends to dissolve in nonpolar organic solvent. Organic molecule that is insoluble in water but tends to dissolve in nonpolar organic solvent. |
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'Lipids' is a loosely defined term for substances of biological origin that are soluble in nonpolar solvents. They consist of saponifiable lipids, such as glycerides (fats and oils) and phospholipids, as well as nonsaponifiable lipids, principally steroids. |
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CHEBI:18059 |
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