elaidic acid en · NOUN
Etymology
See elaine (“oleic acid”).
Meanings
- (uncountable) The trans isomer of oleic acid; the major trans fat found in hydrogenated vegetable oils, also occurring in small amounts in caprine and bovine milk.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| elaidinic acid | alternative | lexicographic | |
| elaïdic acid | alternative, obsolete | lexicographic |