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Meanings
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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.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に脂肪酸が含まれるfatty acids are contained in 〈something〉
This fish contains fatty acids that are good for your health.
- 脂肪酸を摂取するto take in (consume) fatty acids
I try to actively consume omega-3 fatty acids.
- 脂肪酸が不足するto be deficient in fatty acids
If you're deficient in essential fatty acids, your skin tends to become dry.