linolenic acid
Noun

linolenic acid (uncountable)

  1. (fatty acid) An polyunsaturated fatty acid, having 18 carbon atoms and three double bonds, essential for human nutrition; it is found in linseed and other vegetable oils
Synonyms
  • octadecatrienoic acid



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