Greasy organic compounds Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Friday, May 30, 2003 · 21-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, May 30, 2003.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 30, 2003 · 21-Down · 6 letters
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an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)
noun
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