English dictionary
adipose
/'/&/d/@/,p/oU/s/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Of or pertaining to animal fat; fatty.
Source: webster1913
noun
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The fat present in the cells of adipose tissue, composed mainly of varying mixtures of tripalmitin, tristearin, and triolein. It solidifies after death.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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composed of animal fat
ExamplesAdipose tissue constitutes the fat of meat.
Source: WordNet 3.0