linoleate

noun

li·​no·​le·​ate lə-ˈnō-lē-ˌāt How to pronounce linoleate (audio)
: a salt or ester of linoleic acid

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This one uses retinyl linoleate, a gentler form of retinol that works more gradually and is made up of retinol and linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid. Siena Gagliano, Allure, 18 Mar. 2025 Made with sensitive skin in mind, Summer Fridays launched a gentle serum with two forms of retinoids—retinol and retinyl linoleate. Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2023

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First Known Use

circa 1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of linoleate was circa 1865

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“Linoleate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linoleate. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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linoleate

noun
li·​no·​le·​ate lə-ˈnō-lē-ˌāt How to pronounce linoleate (audio)
: a salt or ester of linoleic acid
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