Word
fats
US/ˈfæts/
UK/fˈæts/
Definitions
01nutritional types
n. different types of oily substances found in food, like butter or oil, that your body uses for energy.
n. various types of lipids or oily substances found in animal and plant tissues, especially when categorised by their chemical structure in nutrition.
“Healthy fats like those found in avocados are good for your heart.”
“The nutritionist explained the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats, emphasizing that the latter are essential for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.”
Usage
Often used as a plural noun when discussing different categories like 'saturated' or 'unsaturated' fats.
02body tissue
n. the oily parts of a person's or animal's body.
n. the pluralised reference to adipose tissue or oily deposits within a biological organism.
“The chef trimmed the excess fats from the meat before cooking it.”
“The study examined how different animal fats react when exposed to high temperatures during the rendering process.”
Usage
Usually refers to the physical substance rather than the abstract concept of weight.
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