noun
short-chain fatty acid
Technical term in biochemistry and nutrition. Refers to fatty acids with fewer than six carbon atoms, such as acetic acid or butyric acid.
短鎖脂肪酸は腸内細菌によって産生される。
Short-chain fatty acids are produced by gut bacteria.
酢酸は代表的な短鎖脂肪酸の一つだ。
Acetic acid is one of the typical short-chain fatty acids.
Compound of 短鎖 (short chain) + 脂肪酸 (fatty acid). A direct calque from English 'short-chain fatty acid'.