linoleic

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linoleic - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Linoleic \Li*no"le*ic\ (l[i^]*n[=o]"l[-e]*[i^]k), a.
     Pertaining to, or derived from, linoleum, or linseed oil;
     specifically (Chem.), designating an organic acid, a thin
     yellow oil, found combined as a salt of glycerin in oils of
     linseed, poppy, hemp, and certain nuts.
     [1913 Webster]