Lipoid and Lipid

Lipoid noun - An oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates).

Lipid is a synonym for lipoid. In some cases you can use "Lipid" instead a noun "Lipoid".

Lipid noun - An oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates).

Lipoid is a synonym for lipid. You can use "Lipoid" instead a noun "Lipid".