| n. | 1. | (Physiol.) The fat present in the cells of adipose tissue, composed mainly of varying mixtures of tripalmitin, tristearin, and triolein. It solidifies after death. | ||||||
| a. | 1. | Of or pertaining to animal fat; fatty.
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| Adj. | 1. | adipose - composed of animal fat; "adipose tissue constitutes the fat of meat" |
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