Polymer - Lipids

Definition

Lipids are organic compounds that are fatty acids or their derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. They include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids.

Related terms

Triglycerides: An ester derived from glycerol and three fatty acids. They are the main constituents of body fat in humans and other animals.

Phospholipids:

A class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes as they can form lipid bilayers.

Steroids:

A type of lipid characterized by a carbon skeleton with four fused rings, commonly found in hormones, body cells, and some vitamins.