fatty acid
nounDefinition of fatty acid
1 : any of numerous saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acids CnH2n+1COOH (such as acetic acid) including many that occur naturally usually in the form of esters in fats, waxes, and essential oils
2 : any of the saturated or unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (such as palmitic acid) usually with an even number of carbon atoms that occur naturally in the form of glycerides in fats and fatty oils
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Like changing to a backup gas tank, the body switches from glucose to fatty acids, a more efficient fuel. — Mark Barna, Discover Magazine, "Not So Fast," 24 Sep. 2018 Simply put, fish oil supplements are a way to increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids. — Carolyn Todd, Allure, "Everything You Should Know Before Taking Fish Oil Supplements," 21 Aug. 2018 And some of those pottery fragments still hold residue from those ancient meals—specifically, fatty acids usually found in animal fats. — Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, "Archaeologists use ancient dirty dishes to reconstruct climate shifts," 13 Aug. 2018 Keto Diets Ketosis occurs when the body, deprived of food for 12 hours or more, switches its energy source from carbs and glucose to fatty acids. — Mark Barna, Discover Magazine, "Not So Fast," 24 Sep. 2018 Vascepa, which is made from omega-3 fatty acid derived from fish, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2012 for use lowering fats known as triglycerides that circulate in the blood. — Jonathan D. Rockoff, WSJ, "Amarin Surges on Fish-Oil Drug Data," 24 Sep. 2018 For instance, walnut milk is a wonderful source of omega-3 fatty acids. — Time, "Weekend Recipe: Your Guide to Creating Dairy-Free Nut, Seed and Rice Milks," 22 June 2018 There is considerable research showing that nuts, with their high levels of unsaturated fatty acids, fiber and minerals, may help reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease. — Nicholas Bakalar, New York Times, "Nuts May Be Good for the Heart, but Are Hardly a Miracle Food," 17 Apr. 2018 Both farmed and wild seafood provide lots of proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, key vitamins, and minerals. — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Good Housekeeping, "Why Salmon Needs to Become a Part of Your Diet ASAP," 27 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'fatty acid.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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