Meaning of the word "trans fat" in English

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trans fat

US /ˈtræns fæt/
UK /ˈtræns fæt/
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Noun

1.

a type of unsaturated fat with trans-isomer fatty acid chains, found in some processed foods and linked to increased risk of heart disease

Example:
Many fast foods contain high levels of trans fat.
The government is trying to reduce the amount of trans fat in packaged foods.
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