fatty acid
noun
1
: any of numerous saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acids CnH2n+1COOH (such as acetic acid) including many that occur naturally usually in the form of esters in fats, waxes, and essential oils
2
: any of the saturated or unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (such as palmitic acid) usually with an even number of carbon atoms that occur naturally in the form of glycerides in fats and fatty oils
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Increasing your dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids is associated with better cognition and heart health.
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Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 May 2025
Bacterial fermentations also encourage the formation of long-chain fatty acids.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The bright orange hue comes from the sea buckthorn oil, which is naturally rich in lycopene and carotenoids, packed with omegas and fatty acids that help plump and nourish the skin.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025
Tuna is awash in helpful nutrients like iron and omega-3 fatty acids—not to mention delicious in sushi, salads, and sandwiches—but it is also known for one ingredient that’s not so beneficial: mercury.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 22 Apr. 2025
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Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 May 2025
Bacterial fermentations also encourage the formation of long-chain fatty acids.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The bright orange hue comes from the sea buckthorn oil, which is naturally rich in lycopene and carotenoids, packed with omegas and fatty acids that help plump and nourish the skin.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025
Tuna is awash in helpful nutrients like iron and omega-3 fatty acids—not to mention delicious in sushi, salads, and sandwiches—but it is also known for one ingredient that’s not so beneficial: mercury.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Fatty acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fatty%20acid. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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