fatty acid

US /ˈfæt.i ˌæs.ɪd/
UK /ˈfæt.i ˌæs.ɪd/
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Fettsäure

a carboxylic acid consisting of a hydrocarbon chain and a terminal carboxyl group, especially any of those occurring as esters in fats and oils.

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Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for brain health.
Omega-3-Fettsäuren sind essentiell für die Gehirngesundheit.
Saturated fatty acids are commonly found in animal fats.
Gesättigte Fettsäuren kommen häufig in tierischen Fetten vor.