Fatlike

/ˈfætlaɪk/ adjective

Definition

Resembling fat in appearance, texture, or consistency; having qualities similar to fat.

Etymology

Compound word from 'fat' plus 'like' (from Old English 'lic', meaning similar or resembling), creating a descriptive term for fat-adjacent substances.

Kelly Says

Scientists describe waxy substances in seeds and certain plants as 'fatlike' because they function similarly to animal fats in storing energy, even though they're completely different chemically.

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