Meaning of the word butterfat in English

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butterfat

US /ˈbʌt̬.ɚ.fæt/
UK /ˈbʌt̬.ɚ.fæt/
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Noun

1.

the fatty portion of milk, from which butter is made

Example:
Whole milk contains a higher percentage of butterfat than skim milk.
Ice cream must contain a minimum amount of butterfat to be labeled as such.
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