part_of part of part of lipid localization lipid storage lipid sequestering sequestering of lipids sequestration of lipid lipid retention retention of lipids The accumulation and maintenance in cells or tissues of lipids, compounds soluble in organic solvents but insoluble or sparingly soluble in aqueous solvents. Lipid reserves can be accumulated during early developmental stages for mobilization and utilization at later stages of development. lipid sequestration sequestration of lipids storage of lipids maintenance of location