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Definition of Unsaturated fatty acid
1. Noun. A fatty acid whose carbon chain can absorb additional hydrogen atoms.
Generic synonyms: Fatty Acid
Specialized synonyms: Monounsaturated Fatty Acid, Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid, Ricinoleic Acid, Elaeostearic Acid, Eleostearic Acid
Specialized synonyms: Monounsaturated Fatty Acid, Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid, Ricinoleic Acid, Elaeostearic Acid, Eleostearic Acid
Definition of Unsaturated fatty acid
1. Noun. A fatty acid, such as oleic acid, that contains one carbon to carbon double bond. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Unsaturated fatty acid
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