linoleic

American

[lin-l-ee-ik, li-noh-lee-ik] / ˌlɪn lˈi ɪk, lɪˈnoʊ li ɪk /

adjective

Chemistry.

of or derived from linoleic acid.

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

Inside the body, linoleic acid is broken down into compounds known as oxylipins.

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

However, other research doesn't support the idea reducing dietary linoleic acid affects the amount of arachidonic acid in your body.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 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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