linolenic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to linolenic acid or its derivatives.

Pronunciation

/ˌlɪn.ə(ʊ)ˈlɛn.ɪk/ /ˌlɪn.ə(ʊ)ˈliː.nɪk/ /ˌlɪn.əˈliː.nɪk/ /ˌlɪn.əˈleɪ.nɪk/

Word forms

linolenic

Etymology

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

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