Cholesterate

/koʊˈlɛstəreɪt/ verb

Definition

To form or convert into a cholesterol compound or to combine with cholesterol.

Etymology

From 'cholester-' (relating to cholesterol) + '-ate' (verb suffix). A chemical term meaning to undergo a reaction involving cholesterol.

Kelly Says

This is a chemistry and biochemistry term showing how scientists describe molecular transformations—cholesterating is the process of cholesterol becoming part of a larger molecule or reaction.

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