fatty acid
Scientific term for a carboxylic acid with a long aliphatic chain; used in chemistry, nutrition, and biology.
Olive oil contains a lot of unsaturated fatty acids.
Fatty acids are one of the components of lipids.
This fish contains fatty acids that are good for your health.
I try to actively consume omega-3 fatty acids.
If you're deficient in essential fatty acids, your skin tends to become dry.
free fatty acid; unesterified fatty acid
long-chain fatty acid