fats

[fats] / fæts /

NOUN

overweight, adipose tissue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flesh grease lard

STRONG

blubber bulk cellulite corpulence excess fatness flab obesity overabundance overflow paunch plethora suet superfluity surfeit surplus tallow

Antonyms

STRONG

lack necessity need scarcity want

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Across these studies, higher levels of dairy trans fats were not associated with an increased risk of heart disease, stroke or cardiovascular death.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

While industrial trans fats are strongly associated with heart disease, the naturally occurring forms found in dairy did not appear to carry the same risk.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

The results showed no meaningful differences in blood lipid levels between those consuming dairy foods with higher levels of natural trans fats and those consuming regular dairy products.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

Trans fats are a type of unsaturated fat.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

It’s enough to tell you that we’ve divided many things like meat and fats and oils and are frying, our own potatoes.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank