[ ˌlɪnə(ʊ)'lɛnɪk , -'li:nɪk ]
■ noun Chemistry a polyunsaturated fatty acid of similar properties and occurrence to linoleic acid.
Derivatives
linolenate noun
Origin
C19: from Ger. Linolensäure , from Linolsäure 'linoleic acid', with the insertion of -en- (from -ene ).