a type of solid fat such as margarine produced when vegetable oils are changed by a chemical process. These fats are considered bad for your health because they increase your cholesterol level.
Synonyms and related words
Substances and chemicals in food and drink
additive
albumin
ascorbic acid
trans fat
noun countable/uncountable
US
or trans fatty acid
US
Word Forms
singular
trans fat
plural
trans fats
DEFINITIONS1
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a type of solid fat such as margarine produced when vegetable oils are changed by a chemical process. These fats are considered bad for your health because they increase your cholesterol level.