fatty acidnoun [ C ]
uk/ˌfæt.i ˈæs.ɪd/us/ˌfæt̬.i ˈæs.ɪd/any of a group of chemicals, most of which are involved in the way cells operate in the body
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Biochemistry
- adipose
- adrenalin
- amino acid
- amylase
- arnica
- chlorophyll
- enzyme
- flavonoid
- fructose
- histamine
- jute
- lanolin
- oestrogen
- phloem
- phototropism
- polysaccharide
- protease
- resin
- tannin
- xylem
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Examples from literature
- Omega-3 fatty acids are very good for the health of your heart.
- Salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines, and herring all have a lot of omega-3 fatty acids, but not many calories.
- So we find that it is the free and unsaturated fatty acids that cause butter and oil to become rank and rancid.
- The white flocks frequently found in the acid liquid, which are probably fatty acids, are separated by filtration.
- These esters of the fatty acids give the characteristic savor to many of our favorite fruits, candies and beverages.
- Yet gram for gram, fats contain virtually no nutrition except for small quantities of essential fatty acids.