a type of fat produced when oils are changed by a chemical process into solids, for example to make margarine. Trans-fatty acids are believed to encourage the harmful development of cholesterol foods that are low in trans-fatty acids see monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, saturated fat, unsaturated fat
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