Noun: fatty acid 'fa-tee'a-sid
- Any of a class of aliphatic monocarboxylic acids that form part of a lipid molecule and can be derived from fat by hydrolysis; fatty acids are simple molecules built around a series of carbon atoms linked together in a chain of 12 to 22 carbon atoms
"Omega-3 fatty acids are important for heart health"
Derived forms: fatty acids
Type of: carboxylic acid
Encyclopedia: Fatty acid