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omega-3 fatty acid

omega-3 fatty acid noun: any polyunsaturated fatty acid having a double bond between the third and fourth carbon atoms from the end of the molecule farthest from the carboxylic acid; they are found in green vegetables and in the oils of fish such as salmon and mackerel; they are essential fatty acids, and seem to be beneficial in reducing the risk of heart disease.

Noun

omega-3 fatty acid (plural omega-3 fatty acids)

  1. Any polyunsaturated fatty acid having a double bond between the third and fourth carbon atoms from the end of the molecule farthest from the carboxylic acid; they are found in green vegetables and in the oils of fish such as salmon and mackerel; they are essential fatty acids, and seem to be beneficial in reducing the risk of heart disease.
    • Both types of fish are available in cans, but unlike tuna, salmon is loaded with fat — healthy omega-3 fatty acids.2010, Anthony Marcelus, “Fix Your Fare”, in Reps!, 17:73

Forms of omega-3 fatty acid

pluralomega-3 fatty acids
alternative formω-3 fatty acid

Questions about omega-3 fatty acid

What does omega-3 fatty acid mean?
Omega-3 fatty acid means any polyunsaturated fatty acid having a double bond between the third and fourth carbon atoms from the end of the molecule farthest from the carboxylic acid; they are found in green vegetables and in the oils of fish such as salmon and mackerel; they are essential fatty acids, and seem to be beneficial in reducing the risk of heart disease.
What part of speech is omega-3 fatty acid?
Omega-3 fatty acid is a noun.
What is the plural of omega-3 fatty acid?
The plural of omega-3 fatty acid is omega-3 fatty acids.

Words near omega-3 fatty acid in the dictionary

  1. omega point
  2. omega points
  3. Omega variant
  4. omega wrap
  5. omega wraps
  6. omega-3 fatty acid
  7. omega-3 fatty acids
  8. omega-6 fatty acid
  9. omega-6 fatty acids
  10. omegaball
  11. omegaballs

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