Reference meaning
fat
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a soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly triglycerides)
Other meanings
2. noun
a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs
3. noun
excess bodily weight
4. verb
make fat or plump
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