linoleic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of linoleic
1855–60; < Greek lín ( on ) flax + oleic
Example Sentences
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Formula manufacturers say they use seed oils because they provide key fats babies need to grow, including linoleic acid—a nutrient that is also found in breast milk and required in all formulas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
Although soybeans provide plant-based protein and the oil contains no cholesterol, excessive intake of linoleic acid from sources including ultra-processed foods may be contributing to chronic metabolic problems.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 30, 2025
The altered protein also changes how the body handles linoleic acid, one of the primary components of soybean oil.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 30, 2025
My scared-straight moment: A 2022 study at Wake Forest University showed that Alzheimer’s patients had linoleic acid blood levels that were 56 percent higher than people without cognitive impairment.
From New York Times ● Apr. 28, 2024
Chemically it consists of the glycerides of linoleic, oleic, and isolinoleic acid, its constitution being responsible for its very high iodine value.
From Paint Technology and Tests by Gardner, Henry A.
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