脂質

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Lipids — a class of fat-related compounds found in organisms and foods. One of the three major nutrients, serving as an energy source and a component of cell membranes.

NounBiochemistry

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脂質は三大栄養素の一つで、エネルギー源となる。

Lipids are one of the three major nutrients and serve as an energy source.

この食品は脂質が多く、カロリーも高い。

This food is high in lipids and also high in calories.

血液検査で中性脂肪という脂質の値を調べた。

In a blood test, we checked the level of triglycerides, a type of lipid.