Definition of "fat" []

• The ester of glycerol and one, two, or three fatty acids. (noun)
• Any of various soft, solid, or semisolid organic compounds constituting the esters of glycerol and fatty acids and their associated organic groups. (noun)
• A mixture of such compounds occurring widely in organic tissue, especially in the adipose tissue of animals and in the seeds, nuts, and fruits of plants. (noun)
• Animal tissue containing such substances. (noun)
• A solidified animal or vegetable oil. (noun)

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• "Clean the meat, remove excess fat, and place the meat in a very hot frying pan _without any fat_."
• "Mutton fat so prepared is sometimes termed _savory fat_."
• "Heat an iron frying pan until hot; oil it with a bit of fat from the meat; _then remove the fat_."