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omega

[ oh-meg-uh, oh-mee-guh, oh-mey- ]

noun

  1. the 24th and last letter of the Greek alphabet (Ω, ω).
  2. the vowel sound represented by this letter.
  3. the last of any series; the end.


omega

/ ˈəʊmɪɡə /

noun

  1. the 24th and last letter of the Greek alphabet (Ω, ω), a long vowel, transliterated as o or ō
  2. the ending or last of a series
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omega

/ ō-mĕgə,ō-mēgə,ō-mā- /

  1. An omega baryon.
  2. An omega meson.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of omega1

< Greek ō méga literally, great o. omicron
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Word History and Origins

Origin of omega1

C16: from Greek ō mega big o; see mega- , omicron
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Idioms and Phrases

see alpha and omega .
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Example Sentences

Unsaturated fats such as omega-3 fats, walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseed, avocados and fatty fish such as salmon can also support a healthy microbiome.

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Many seaweeds contain phenolic and flavonoid compounds, which are important antioxidants, as well as omega-3 fatty acids, amino acids, fibre, vitamins A, C and E – and minerals such as copper, zinc and iodine.

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People worried about saturated fat might avoid butter, lard, coconut and palm oil, and instead turn to oils like olive, avocado or flaxseed for their heart-healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

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But the bioactive compounds contained in commercially available oral omega-3 supplements take weeks or months to have an effect, so they aren't ideal for protecting organs immediately after injury.

However, under certain conditions a brittle omega phase can form, making the material prone to breaking.

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Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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