EPA

American  

1. U.S. Government. Environmental Protection Agency: an independent federal agency, created in 1970, that sets and enforces rules and standards that protect the environment and control pollution.

2. eicosapentaenoic acid: an omega-3 fatty acid present in fish oils.

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EPA British  

abbreviation

1. eicosapentaenoic acid: a fatty acid, found in certain fish oils, that can reduce blood cholesterol

2. Environmental Protection Agency

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Example Sentences

The tighter rules were in part based on EPA’s own scientific study that found it to be 60 times more carcinogenic than previously thought, which the agency now says should be reassessed.

From Los Angeles Times

As these plants became common, the EPA was conflicted on whether they are subject to the Prevention of Significant Deterioration program.

From The Wall Street Journal

The supplement contained the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which are naturally found in fish oil.

From Science Daily

There has been no trend in the EPA heat wave index since 1895, except for the 1930s.

From The Wall Street Journal

Although research has linked low level pesticide exposure to potential health risks, the EPA typically establishes limits for individual pesticides.

From Science Daily