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1. (n.) linoleic acid
an unsaturated fatty acid, C
Etymology: (1855–60; < Gk lín(on) flax +oleic)
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1. (noun) linoleic acid, linolic acid
a liquid polyunsaturated fatty acid abundant in plant fats and oils; a fatty acid essential for nutrition; used to make soap
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1. linoleic acid
A doubly unsaturated fatty acid, occurring widely in plant glycosides. It is an essential fatty acid in mammalian nutrition and is used in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins and cell membranes. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
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