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Definition of fatty acid noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

fatty acid

noun

/ˌfæti ˈæsɪd/

/ˌfæti ˈæsɪd/

(chemistry)

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an acid that is found in fats and oils
- fish that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids
Topics Cooking and eatingc2

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