GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Adipose , n. (Physiol.) The fat present in the cells of adipose tissue, composed mainly of varying mixtures of tripalmitin, tristearin, and triolein. It solidifies after death.
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   Adipose , a. [L. adeps, adipis, fat, grease.] Of or pertaining to animal fat; fatty.
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   Adipose fin (Zool.), a soft boneless fin. -- Adipose tissue (Anat.), that form of animal tissue which forms or contains fat.
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