adipopectic
|ad-i-po-pec-tic|
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/ˌædɪpoʊˈpɛktɪk/
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/ˌædɪpəʊˈpɛktɪk/
fat coagulation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adipopectic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adipose' meaning 'fat' and 'pectic' meaning 'coagulating'.
Historical Evolution
'adipopectic' was derived from the Greek words 'adipose' and 'pectic', and eventually became the modern English word 'adipopectic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'relating to fat coagulation', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or causing the coagulation of fat.
The adipopectic properties of the substance were studied in the lab.
Synonyms
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