fatty acid
noun
1
: any of numerous saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acids CnH2n+1COOH (such as acetic acid) including many that occur naturally usually in the form of esters in fats, waxes, and essential oils
2
: any of the saturated or unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (such as palmitic acid) usually with an even number of carbon atoms that occur naturally in the form of glycerides in fats and fatty oils
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This slowly digesting form of starch, found in legumes, passes to the colon mostly undigested, where it's fermented into short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs).
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
There are majorana leaf and Japanese plum leaf extracts to soothe, protect, and promote an optimal scalp environment, along with argan oil, the brand’s signature ingredient rich in nourishing vitamin E, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids.
—Cathy Nelson, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Regularly eat fish and seafood, which contain omega-3 fatty acids that help to lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Rather than any single food group, the culprits were not enough protective elements such as omega-3 fatty acids found in seafood and or the fiber, fruits, and vegetables in healthy diets.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
There are majorana leaf and Japanese plum leaf extracts to soothe, protect, and promote an optimal scalp environment, along with argan oil, the brand’s signature ingredient rich in nourishing vitamin E, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids.
—Cathy Nelson, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Regularly eat fish and seafood, which contain omega-3 fatty acids that help to lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Rather than any single food group, the culprits were not enough protective elements such as omega-3 fatty acids found in seafood and or the fiber, fruits, and vegetables in healthy diets.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fatty acid
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“Fatty acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fatty%20acid. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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