English to English Dictionary

Lip

Either of the two fleshy parts that form the upper and lower edges of the opening of the mouth.

Lip-reader

A person who can understand what someone is saying by watching the movement of their lips rather than by listening to the sound.

Lip-sync

To move one's lips in synchronization with recorded speech or song, making it appear as though one is actually speaking or singing.

Lip-syncer

A person who moves their lips in synchronization with recorded speech or singing to give the impression of live performance.

Lipador

A person or tool that cleans or wipes surfaces.

Lipectomy

The surgical removal of excess fat tissue from a specific part of the body.

Lipemia

A medical condition characterized by an excess of lipids in the blood.

Lipid Bilayer

A thin polar membrane made of two layers of lipid molecules, which forms the fundamental structure of cell membranes.

Lipotropic

Having the ability to prevent or remove the accumulation of excess fat in the liver and other bodily tissues.

Lips

The two fleshy parts that form the upper and lower edges of the opening of the mouth.

Liquefaction

The process of making something, especially a gas, liquid.

Liqueur

A sweet alcoholic beverage made by infusing spirits with flavors, such as fruits, herbs, or spices.