lipid

Plural: lipids

Noun

Any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty substances.
an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)
Any of a group of organic compounds including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides. Lipids are characterized by being insoluble in water, and account for most of the fat present in the human body.

Examples

The word LIPID, while common in science, can be a surprising high-scorer in Scrabble.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from French lipide, coined 1923 by Gabriel Bertrand from Ancient Greek λῐ́πος (lĭ́pos, “animal fat”) + French -ide.

Synonyms

lipide, lipoid

Scrabble Score: 8

lipid: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
lipid: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lipid: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

lipid: valid Words With Friends Word