Definition of erucic acid in English:

erucic acid

nounɪˈruːsɪkiˌro͞osik ˈasid

mass nounChemistry

A solid compound present in mustard and rape seeds.
An unsaturated fatty acid: chemical formula: C₂₁H₄₁COOH
Example sentencesExamples
- For both identified QTL, the results showed that the alleles associated with high erucic acid levels are derived from the Sollux parent.
- The seed oil has a much reduced content of erucic acid, which is a long-chain fatty acid that is toxic to humans.
- Canola has been the subject of both kinds of modification, first to lower erucic acid levels and then to increase pesticide resistance.
- The original rapeseed oil, used as both a lubricant and an edible oil, was harmful when ingested because of high levels of a chemical called erucic acid.
- There had been a problem which discouraged its use; it was high in erucic acid and glucosinolates, which have anti-nutritional properties.

Origin

Mid 19th century: erucic from Latin eruca 'rocket' (denoting the plant) + -ic.

Definition of erucic acid in US English:

erucic acid

nouniˌro͞osik ˈasid

Chemistry

A solid compound present in mustard and rape seeds.
An unsaturated fatty acid: chemical formula: C₂₁H₄₁COOH
Example sentencesExamples
- The original rapeseed oil, used as both a lubricant and an edible oil, was harmful when ingested because of high levels of a chemical called erucic acid.
- For both identified QTL, the results showed that the alleles associated with high erucic acid levels are derived from the Sollux parent.
- The seed oil has a much reduced content of erucic acid, which is a long-chain fatty acid that is toxic to humans.
- Canola has been the subject of both kinds of modification, first to lower erucic acid levels and then to increase pesticide resistance.
- There had been a problem which discouraged its use; it was high in erucic acid and glucosinolates, which have anti-nutritional properties.

Origin

Mid 19th century: erucic from Latin eruca ‘rocket’ (denoting the plant) + -ic.

单词	erucic acid
释义	Definition of erucic acid in English: erucic acid nounɪˈruːsɪkiˌro͞osik ˈasid mass nounChemistry A solid compound present in mustard and rape seeds. An unsaturated fatty acid: chemical formula: C₂₁H₄₁COOH Example sentencesExamples For both identified QTL, the results showed that the alleles associated with high erucic acid levels are derived from the Sollux parent. The seed oil has a much reduced content of erucic acid, which is a long-chain fatty acid that is toxic to humans. Canola has been the subject of both kinds of modification, first to lower erucic acid levels and then to increase pesticide resistance. The original rapeseed oil, used as both a lubricant and an edible oil, was harmful when ingested because of high levels of a chemical called erucic acid. There had been a problem which discouraged its use; it was high in erucic acid and glucosinolates, which have anti-nutritional properties. Origin Mid 19th century: erucic from Latin eruca 'rocket' (denoting the plant) + -ic. Definition of erucic acid in US English: erucic acid nouniˌro͞osik ˈasid Chemistry A solid compound present in mustard and rape seeds. An unsaturated fatty acid: chemical formula: C₂₁H₄₁COOH Example sentencesExamples The original rapeseed oil, used as both a lubricant and an edible oil, was harmful when ingested because of high levels of a chemical called erucic acid. For both identified QTL, the results showed that the alleles associated with high erucic acid levels are derived from the Sollux parent. The seed oil has a much reduced content of erucic acid, which is a long-chain fatty acid that is toxic to humans. Canola has been the subject of both kinds of modification, first to lower erucic acid levels and then to increase pesticide resistance. There had been a problem which discouraged its use; it was high in erucic acid and glucosinolates, which have anti-nutritional properties. Origin Mid 19th century: erucic from Latin eruca ‘rocket’ (denoting the plant) + -ic.
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