Lipid
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-015841
One of a variety of organic substances that are insoluble in polar solvents, such as water, but that dissolve readily in non-polar organic solvents. Includes fats, oils, waxes, steroids, phospholipids, and carotenes.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-015841 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Land, waste and cleanup |
| References | Waste and Cleanup Risk Assessment Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "One of a variety of organic substances that are insoluble in polar solvents, such as water, but that dissolve readily in non-polar organic solvents. Includes fats, oils, waxes, steroids, phospholipids, and carotenes.",
"subject": "Land, waste and cleanup",
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"Waste and Cleanup Risk Assessment Glossary"
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}
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