linoleic_acid | ||
1. | [ noun ] (biology,chemistry) a liquid polyunsaturated fatty acid abundant in plant fats and oils; a fatty acid essential for nutrition; used to make soap | |
Synonyms: | linolic_acid | |
Related terms: | polyunsaturated_fatty_acid soap soybean_oil peanut_oil linseed_oil corn_oil | |
Similar spelling: |
linolic_acid limnological limnologically |