English word glycerolipid comes from English lipid, English glycero- ((organic chemistry) Derived from glycerol.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| lipid | English (eng) | (organic compound) 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. They are, however, soluble in nonpolar organic solvents. |
| glycero- | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Derived from glycerol. |
| glycerolipid | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Any lipid based on glycerol. |