Definitions for linoleic acid
ˈlɪn lˈi ɪk, ˌlɪn-, lɪˈnoʊ li ɪk; lɪˈnoʊ lɪklinole·ic acid

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1. linoleic acid, linolic acidnoun

   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 acidnoun

   an polyunsaturated fatty acid, having 18 carbon atoms and two double bonds, essential for human nutrition; it is found in linseed, sunflower and other vegetable oils

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1. Linoleic acid

   Linoleic acid (LA) is an organic compound with the formula COOH(CH2)7CH=CHCH2CH=CH(CH2)4CH3. Both alkene groups are cis. It is a fatty acid sometimes denoted 18:2 (n-6) or 18:2 cis-9,12. A linoleate is a salt or ester of this acid.Linoleic acid is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid. It is a colorless liquid that is virtually insoluble in water but soluble in many organic solvents. It typically occurs in nature as a triglyceride (ester of glycerin) rather than as a free fatty acid. It is one of two essential fatty acids for humans, who must obtain it through their diet, and the most essential, because the body uses it as a base to make the others. The word "linoleic" derives from the Latin linum "flax" + oleum "oil", reflecting the fact that it was first isolated from linseed oil.

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1. linoleic acid

   Linoleic acid is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid that is essential in the human diet, meaning our bodies cannot produce it and we must get it through the foods we eat. It plays a crucial role in many biological processes, including cell structure, skin health, and inflammatory response. It's found in foods like nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils.

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1. Linoleic acid

   Linoleic acid is an unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid. It is a colorless liquid at room temperature. In physiological literature, it has a lipid number of 18:2 cis,cis-9,12. Chemically, linoleic acid is a carboxylic acid with an 18-carbon chain and two cis double bonds; the first double bond is located at the sixth carbon from the methyl end. Linoleic acid belongs to one of the two families of essential fatty acids. The body cannot synthesize linoleic acid from other food components. The word "linoleic" comes from the Greek word linon. Oleic means "of, relating to, or derived from oil of olive" or "of or relating to oleic acid" because saturating the omega-6 double bond produces oleic acid. Some medical research suggests that excessive levels of certain omega−6 fatty acids relative to certain omega-3 fatty acids, but likely in conjunction with exogenous toxins, may have negative health effects.

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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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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of linoleic acid in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of linoleic acid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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   The gaps are whether the cholesterol-lowering effects of replacing saturated fats with liquid vegetable oils rich in linoleic acid actually translates to improved heart health and whether unintended consequences of relatively high intakes exist.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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