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Meaning of white adipose tissue | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

One of the two types of adipose tissue present in mammals, providing heat insulation, mechanical cushion, and a source of energy, and comprising as much as 20% of the body weight in men and 25% of the body weight in women.

countable, uncountable

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

white admiral white alder white America white amur white ant white antelope

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