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.
4. omega baryon.
5. omega meson.

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

omega

/ ō-mĕg′ə,ō-mē′gə,ō-mā′- /

1. An omega baryon.
2. An omega meson.

Word History and Origins

Origin of omega¹

< Greek ō méga literally, great o. omicron

Word History and Origins

Origin of omega¹

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

Idioms and Phrases

see alpha and omega .

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.

From Salon

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.

From Salon

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.

From Salon

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.

From Science Daily

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

From Science Daily

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