fat reserves — Stored body fat that an organism can use as an energy source when food is scarce
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Stored body fat that an organism can use as an energy source when food is scarce
Pronunciation (IPA): /fæt rɪˈzɝːvz/
Example Sentences
- Penguins rely entirely on their fat reserves during the harsh Antarctic winter when food is impossible to find.
- My New Year's resolution failed instantly because my 'fat reserves' apparently include a secret stash for pizza emergencies.
- Hibernating bears can lose up to a third of their body weight by burning through fat reserves accumulated in autumn.
fat reserves
NOUN[/fæt rɪˈzɝːvz/]
Stored body fat that an organism can use as an energy source when food is scarce
The bear builds up fat reserves before the long winter sleep begins.
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“Penguins rely entirely on their fat reserves during the harsh Antarctic winter when food is impossible to find.”
“My New Year's resolution failed instantly because my 'fat reserves' apparently include a secret stash for pizza emergencies.”
“Hibernating bears can lose up to a third of their body weight by burning through fat reserves accumulated in autumn.”
“Scientists measure fat reserves in migratory birds to predict whether they'll survive the flight across the ocean.”
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