erucic acid

noun

eru·cic acid | \ i-ˈrü-sik-

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: a crystalline fatty acid C₂₂H₄₂O₂ found in the form of glycerides especially in rapeseed oil

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Recent Examples on the Web High levels of erucic acid are observed in rapeseed oil, and although canola and rapeseed are cousins, canola is bred to have extremely low levels of the stuff. — Ian Burke, Saveur, "The Complete Guide to Cooking Oils," 10 Oct. 2018

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“Erucic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erucic%20acid. Accessed 16 Apr. 2021.

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erucic acid

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eru·cic acid | \ i-ˌrü-sik-

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: a crystalline fatty acid C₂₂H₄₂O₂ found in the form of glycerides especially in rapeseed oil

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