ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Linoleic

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˌlɪn.ə(ʊ)ˈliː.ɪk/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Linoleic is an adjective meaning Of, or derived from linoleum, or linseed oil.

Meaning

Of, or derived from linoleum, or linseed oil.

More Meanings

  1. (chemistry) 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.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include oleic, linolenic, ricinoleic, oleaceous, oleous, oleolytic.

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