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Phospholipid Definition & Meaning

phospholipid
noun
  1. any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes

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  • "hexagonal phospholipid"
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What does phospholipid mean?
any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes
What part of speech is phospholipid?
Phospholipid is a noun.

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