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FAT

/fæt/ noun C2
  1. FAT16 or FAT16B. (countable, uncountable)
  2. FAT12. (countable, uncountable)
  3. FAT12 or FAT16, without drawing a distinction between the two. (countable, uncountable)
  4. Any of a series of genes and their equivalent proteins that are associated with cell proliferation. (countable, uncountable)

Plural FATs

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From that day the Hen became fat and sleek, and never once laid another egg.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 61 · B2
The latter seemed to have resigned himself; he drew the corks, and partook largely of the fish with the garlic and fat.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 832 · C1
“Well, it wasn’t a fat man, anyhow.
The Valley of Fear, p. 39 · C1
The Quadlings themselves, who were short and fat and looked chubby and good-natured, were dressed all in red, which showed bright against the green grass and the yellowing grain.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 139 · B2

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