Definitions
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Fatty Acid.
Fatty Acid - as a noun
Any of a class of aliphatic monocarboxylic acids that form part of a lipid molecule and can be derived from fat by hydrolysis; fatty acids are simple molecules built around a series of carbon atoms linked together in a chain of 12 to 22 carbon atoms
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
carboxylic acidHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Omega-3 fatty acids are found in abundance in fish oil."
"A balanced diet should include essential fatty acids."
"Olive oil is a good source of monounsaturated fatty acids."
"Saturated fatty acids are commonly found in animal products."
"Linoleic acid is an essential omega-6 fatty acid."
