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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. linolic 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. linolic acid

    Linoleic acid is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid, which means it plays a crucial role in brain function and normal growth and development. It is an essential fatty acid for the human body as it cannot be produced internally and must be obtained from the diet. Common sources include vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, poultry, and some dairy products.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of linolic acid in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of linolic acid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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