noun
simple lipid
Biochemistry term for lipids composed of fatty acids and alcohols, without additional groups. Contrasted with 複合脂質 (complex lipids).
See also: 複合脂質
単純脂質は脂肪酸とアルコールからなる。
Simple lipids consist of fatty acids and alcohols.
複合脂質 (complex lipids) contain additional groups such as phosphate or sugar, while 単純脂質 are simpler esters.
Compound of 単純 (simple) and 脂質 (lipid), a calque from English 'simple lipid'.