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Definition of Linoleic
1. a. Pertaining to, or derived from, linoleum, or linseed oil; specifically (Chem.), designating an organic acid, a thin yellow oil, found combined as a salt of glycerin in oils of linseed, poppy, hemp, and certain nuts.
Definition of Linoleic
1. Adjective. Of, or derived from linoleum, or linseed oil ¹
2. Adjective. (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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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