Phospholipid
/ˌfɑs.foʊˈlɪ.pɪd/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
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Noun
- 1 Any lipid, such as lecithin or cephalin, consisting of a diglyceride combined with a phosphate group and a simple organic molecule such as choline or ethanolamine; they are important constituents of biological membranes.
"An index of the amount of phospholipids present was secured from the total phosphorus content of a third aliquot, the method employed being the colorimetric procedure devised by Whitehorn."
- 2 any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes wordnet
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More examples"An index of the amount of phospholipids present was secured from the total phosphorus content of a third aliquot, the method employed being the colorimetric procedure devised by Whitehorn."
Etymology
From phospho- + lipid.