linolic_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: linoleic_acid
Related terms: polyunsaturated_fatty_acid soap soybean_oil peanut_oil linseed_oil corn_oil
Similar spelling:   linoleic_acid
  limnological
  limnologically