Meaning of the word "milk fat" in English

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milk fat

US /ˈmɪlk ˌfæt/
UK /ˈmɪlk ˌfæt/

Noun

the fatty part of milk, which can be separated to make butter, cream, etc.

Example:
Whole milk contains a higher percentage of milk fat than skim milk.
Butter is made almost entirely from milk fat.