linoleic

American

[lin-l-ee-ik, li-noh-lee-ik] / ˌlɪn lˈi ɪk, lɪˈnoʊ li ɪk /

adjective

Chemistry.

of or derived from linoleic acid.

Etymology

Origin of linoleic

1855–60; < Greek lín ( on ) flax + oleic

Example Sentences

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Formula manufacturers say they use seed oils because they provide key fats babies need to grow, including linoleic acid—a nutrient that is also found in breast milk and required in all formulas.

From The Wall Street Journal

The altered protein also changes how the body handles linoleic acid, one of the primary components of soybean oil.

From Science Daily

"But now we have the clearest evidence yet that it's not the oil itself, or even linoleic acid. It's what the fat turns into inside the body."

From Science Daily

Inside the body, linoleic acid is broken down into compounds known as oxylipins.

From Science Daily

Too much linoleic acid can result in elevated oxylipin levels, which are tied to inflammation and fat buildup.

From Science Daily

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