Definitions For Linoleic

Adjective

(not comparable) Of, or derived from linoleum, or linseed oil (chemistry) designating an organic fatty acid, a thin yellow oil, found combined as an ester of glycerol in oils of linseed, poppy, hemp, and certain nuts; it is a polyunsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms and two double bonds.

Derived terms

linoleic acid

Related terms

oleic acid linolenic acid

Etymology

From {{af, en, linum, oleic acid, lang1=la, t1=flax}}, for saturating its omega-6 double bond produces oleic acid.

Is Linoleic a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US NO
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) NO
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary NO

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
10
Words with Friends
14

The word Linoleic is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends

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