FATTY ACID


Meaning of FATTY ACID in English

Biochem.

any of a class of aliphatic acids, esp. palmitic, stearic, or oleic acid, consisting of a long hydrocarbon chain ending in a carboxyl group that bonds to glycerol to form a fat.

[ 1860-65 ]

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