Synonyms for phospholipid
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Any lipid, such as lecithin or cephalin, consisting of a diglyceride combined with a phosphate group and a simple organic molecule such as choline or ethanolamine; they are important constituents of biological membranes.
Forms
- Plural
- phospholipids → phosphatides…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| phospholipid | falling | |
| phosphatide | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- phosphatide