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

Medical Definition of Linoleic

1. Pertaining to, or derived from, linoleum, or linseed oil; specifically, designating an organic acid, a thin yellow oil, found combined as a salt of glycerin in oils of linseed, poppy, hemp, and certain nuts. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Linoleic

linnet
linnets
linney
linneys
linnies
linning
linnorm
linnorms
linns
linny
lino
linocut
linocuts
linoleate
linoleates
linoleic (current term)
linoleic acid
linoleic acids
linolein
linolenic
linolenic acid
linolenic acids
linolenoyl
linoleoyl
linoleoyls
linoleum
linoleum cutter
linoleum knife
linoleums
linolic acid

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