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omega-3 fatty acid en · NOUN

Meanings

  1. Any polyunsaturated fatty acid having a double bond between the third and fourth carbon atoms from the end of the molecule farthest from the carboxylic acid; they are found in green vegetables and in the oils of fish such as salmon and mackerel; they are essential fatty acids, and seem to be beneficial in reducing the risk of heart disease.
    • Both types of fish are available in cans, but unlike tuna, salmon is loaded with fat — healthy omega-3 fatty acids. 2010, Anthony Marcelus, “Fix Your Fare”, in Reps!, 17:73:

Forms

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ω-3 fatty acid alternative lexicographic
omega-3 fatty acids Number=Plur lexicographic

Translations (11)

hu ómega-3 zsírsav (any polyunsaturated fatty acid having a double bond) · de Omega-3-Fettsäure (any polyunsaturated fatty acid having a double bond) · sv omega-3-fettsyra (any polyunsaturated fatty acid having a double bond) · fo omega-3-fitisýra (any polyunsaturated fatty acid having a double bond) · cmn ω−3脂肪酸 (any polyunsaturated fatty acid having a double bond) · pt ácido graxo ômega 3 (any polyunsaturated fatty acid having a double bond) · pt ácido gordo ómega 3 (any polyunsaturated fatty acid having a double bond) · fi omega-3-rasvahappo (any polyunsaturated fatty acid having a double bond) · nl omega 3-vetzuur (any polyunsaturated fatty acid having a double bond) · cmn n−3脂肪酸 (any polyunsaturated fatty acid having a double bond) · no omega-3-fettsyre (any polyunsaturated fatty acid having a double bond)