linolenic

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌlɪn.ə(ʊ)ˈlɛn.ɪk/, /ˌlɪn.ə(ʊ)ˈliː.nɪk/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˌlɪn.əˈliː.nɪk/, /ˌlɪn.əˈleɪ.nɪk/
  • Rhymes: -ɛnɪk, -iːnɪk

Adjective

linolenic (not comparable)

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

References

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