noun
- A salt or ester of linoleic acid, commonly found in plant oils and used in foods, cosmetics, and industrial products.
Usage: chemistry; biochemistry
Examples
- Sodium linoleate is used as an emulsifier in many processed foods.
- The linoleate content in sunflower oil makes it valuable for nutritional supplements.
- Linoleate compounds are essential fatty acids required by the human body.
- Cosmetic manufacturers add linoleate to moisturizers for skin conditioning.
- The linoleate in soybean oil contributes to its health benefits.