alpha-linolenic acid

alp·ha·li·nolenicacid

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noun

a polyunsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms; the only omega-3 fatty acid found in vegetable products; it is most abundant in canola oil; a fatty acid essential for nutrition

Synonyms

alpha-linolenic acid

Related words

Broader terms

omega-3 fatty acid

Grammar

noun
singular	alpha-linolenic acid
plural	alpha-linolenic acids

Nearby words

alpha-adrenergic receptor alpha-adrenoceptor alpha-beta brass alpha-blocker alpha-interferon alpha-lipoprotein alpha-naphthol alpha-naphthol test alpha-tocopheral alphabet

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