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linolenic en · ADJ

Pronunciation

/ˌlɪn.ə(ʊ)ˈliː.nɪk/ (Received-Pronunciation)
/ˌlɪn.ə(ʊ)ˈlɛn.ɪk/ (Received-Pronunciation)
/ˌlɪn.əˈleɪ.nɪk/ (General-American)
/ˌlɪn.əˈliː.nɪk/ (General-American)

Etymology

Irregularly derived from linoleic + -ene because of the extra double bond.

Meanings

(not-comparable) Of or pertaining to linolenic acid or its derivatives.