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The following 2 entries include the term linolenic.
alpha-linolenic acid
noun: an isomer of linolenic acid that is an omega-3 fatty acid found especially in seeds (such as flaxseed and soybean) and the oil prepared from them —abbreviation ALA
linolenic acid
noun: a liquid unsaturated fatty acid C18H30O2 found especially in drying oils (as linseed oil) and essential for the nutrition of some animals
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