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Saturated Fatty Acid (Noun)

Meaning

A fatty acid whose carbon chain cannot absorb any more hydrogen atoms; found chiefly in animal fats.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • A diet high in saturated fatty acid can lead to high cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart disease.
  • Saturated fatty acids are primarily found in animal products such as butter and lard.
  • The human body can synthesize saturated fatty acids or obtain them through a diet rich in animal fats.
  • Consuming large amounts of saturated fatty acid in the diet has been linked to a number of serious health problems.
  • Meat and dairy products contain high levels of saturated fatty acids which can contribute to weight gain and obesity.

Hyponyms

  • Decanoic Acid
  • Tetradecanoic Acid
  • Butanoic Acid
  • Octadecanoic Acid
  • Heptadecanoic Acid
  • Hexanoic Acid
  • Dodecanoic Acid
  • Hexadecanoic Acid
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