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
Researchers identified specific oxylipins created from linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid, another fatty acid found in 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
While all oils contain varying levels of fatty acids, some argue an excessive intake of a specific omega-6 fatty acid in seed oils called "linoleic acid" may contribute to inflammation in the body.
From Salon • Feb. 21, 2024
The stream of hydrogen blown through the hot oil converts the linoleic acid to oleic and then the oleic into stearic.
From Creative Chemistry Descriptive of Recent Achievements in the Chemical Industries by Slosson, Edwin E.
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