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Definition of Omega-6 fatty acid
1. Noun. A polyunsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has its first double valence bond six carbons from the beginning.
Exact synonyms: Omega-6
Generic synonyms: Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
Specialized synonyms: Linolenic Acid
Generic synonyms: Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
Specialized synonyms: Linolenic Acid
Definition of Omega-6 fatty acid
1. Noun. (chemistry) any polyunsaturated fatty acid having a double bond between the sixth and seventh carbon atoms from the end of the molecule farthest from the carboxylic acid; although they are essential fatty acids, there is evidence that excess levels can cause a number of diseases ¹
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