Definition that contains fatty acid
- triglyceride glyceride occurring naturally in animal and vegetable tissues; it consists of three individual fatty acids bound together in a single large molecule; an important energy source forming much of the fat stored by the body
- canola vegetable oil made from rapeseed; it is high in monounsaturated fatty acids
- lipase an enzyme secreted in the digestive tract that catalyzes the breakdown of fats into individual fatty acids that can be absorbed into the bloodstream
- phospholipid any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes
- lanolin a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics
- capric acid a fatty acid found in animal oils and fats; has an unpleasant smell resembling goats
- linoleic acid a liquid polyunsaturated fatty acid abundant in plant fats and oils; a fatty acid essential for nutrition; used to make soap
- fat metabolism a metabolic process that breaks down ingested fats into fatty acids and glycerol and then into simpler compounds that can be used by cells of the body
- eicosapentaenoic acid an omega-3 fatty acid with 20 carbon atoms; found in fish (especially tuna and bluefish)
- wool fat a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics