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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% | 4 | Slimy, oily or dirty substance | ||||||
noun • any thick, viscous matter | ||||||||
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