linoleic

[ lin-l-ee-ik, li-noh-lee-ik ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. of or derived from linoleic acid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of linoleic¹

1855–60; < Greek lín ( on ) flax + oleic

Example Sentences

The stream of hydrogen blown through the hot oil converts the linoleic acid to oleic and then the oleic into stearic.

From Project Gutenberg

It contains glycerides of linoleic and especially palmitic acid.

From Project Gutenberg