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fatty acid
noun
1
: any of numerous saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acids CnH2n+1COOH (such as acetic acid) including many that occur naturally usually in the form of esters in fats, waxes, and essential oils
2
: any of the saturated or unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (such as palmitic acid) usually with an even number of carbon atoms that occur naturally in the form of glycerides in fats and fatty oils
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Clay relies on and recommends NOW Foods Omega-3 Fish Oil to manage her own inflammatory joint pain because research points to fish oil as the strongest source of omega-3 fatty acids.
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Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 10 Aug. 2024
The not-so-secret sauce to this hair-care product is a blend of Kalahari melon seed and tamanu oils, both of which are high in cuticle-smoothing fatty acids.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 6 Aug. 2024
Instead, the diets emphasize eating healthy, oily fish, which are packed with omega-3 fatty acids that are good for the brain, along with lean meats such as poultry and pork loin.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 31 July 2024
Chia seeds are crammed with protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, minerals and antioxidants.
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 25 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Fatty acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fatty%20acid. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
fatty acid
noun
: any of numerous acids that contain only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen and occur naturally in fats and various oils
Medical Definition
fatty acid
noun1
: any of numerous saturated aliphatic acids CnH2n+1COOH (as lauric acid) containing a single carboxyl group and including many that occur naturally usually in the form of esters in fats, waxes, and essential oils
2
: any of the saturated or unsaturated organic acids (as palmitic acid) that have a single carboxyl group and usually an even number of carbon atoms and that occur naturally in the form of glycerides in fats and fatty oils
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