adipose


adipose

adjective

Definition of ADIPOSE

containing animal fat especially in unusual amounts <seals have a thick layer of adipose tissue, which acts as insulation against the cold and contributes to buoyancy as well>
Synonyms adipose
Related Words blubbery; greasy, oily; lardy, rich
Near Antonyms fibrous, gristly, stringy, tough; nonfat
Antonyms defatted, lean

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