has input lipid lipid storage 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 retention lipid sequestering retention of lipids sequestration of lipid sequestration of lipids storage of lipids accumulation of substances in a biological object