erucic acid

noun

eru·cic acid | \ i-ˈrü-sik-

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Definition of erucic acid

: 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, 10 Oct. 2018

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“Erucic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erucic%20acid. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.

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erucic acid

noun

eru·cic acid | \ i-ˌrü-sik-

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Medical Definition of erucic acid

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

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