linoleic acid

noun

lin·o·le·ic acid ˌli-nə-ˈlē-ik-

-ˈlā-

: a liquid unsaturated fatty acid C₁₈H₃₂O₂ found especially in semidrying oils (such as corn oil) and essential for the nutrition of some animals

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This is packed with linoleic acid, oat kernel, and silver mushroom to soothe and nourish the skin. —

Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 July 2024 Studies show that this natural oil is made up mostly of fatty acids, like lauric acid, myristic acid, and linoleic acid, and provides a lot of benefits when used in cooking or our hair care and skincare regimens. —

Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024 But what makes tamanu oil stand out in the function of barrier repair is how those fatty acids — namely oleic acid, linoleic acid, and calophyllic acid — are all biosimilar to those in our skin, Dr. Gohara explains, which is a good thing in terms of hydration and barrier repair. —

Sophia Panych, Allure, 29 Feb. 2024 Some compounds found in colostrum include lactoferrin, lymphocytes, leukocytes, interleukins, growth factors, fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. —

Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for linoleic acid