English noun: linolic acid | |||
1. | linolic acid (substance) a liquid polyunsaturated fatty acid abundant in plant fats and oils; a fatty acid essential for nutrition; used to make soap | ||
Synonyms | linoleic acid | ||
Broader (hypernym) | polyunsaturated fatty acid | ||
Substance meronym | corn oil, flaxseed oil, linseed oil, soyabean oil, soybean oil | ||