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noun • an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates) | ||||||||
| 35% | 5 | Sheep's oily substance | ||||||
noun • A substance obtained from the wool of sheep, consisting largely of potash mixed with fatty and earthy matters. | ||||||||
| 32% | 7 | Coated with oily substance | ||||||
adjective • smeared with oil or grease to reduce friction | ||||||||
Oily Substance Crossword Clue
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LIPID which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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LIPID
Updated: October 11, 2023
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