linoleic
adjUK /ˌlɪn.ə(ʊ)ˈliː.ɪk/ · US /ˌlɪn.əˈliː.ɪk/
Etymology From Latin linum (“flax”) + oleic acid, for saturating its omega-6 double bond produces oleic acid.
1
Of, or derived from linoleum, or linseed oil
2
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences designating an organic fatty acid, a thin yellow oil, found combined as an ester of glycerol in oils of linseed, poppy, hemp, and certain nuts; it is a polyunsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms and two double bonds.
- Derived terms
- linoleate, linoleic acid, linolenic, linoxin
- Related terms
- oleic acid, linolenic acid