noun
- Plural of linoleate; salts or esters of linoleic acid, an unsaturated fatty acid found in plant oils and seeds.
Usage: chemistry; biochemistry; technical term
Examples
- Linoleates are important components of many vegetable oils used in cooking and food production.
- The body cannot synthesize linoleates, so they must be obtained through diet as essential fatty acids.
- Sunflower oil is rich in linoleates and other polyunsaturated fats.
- Linoleates play a role in maintaining cell membrane structure and function.
- Food manufacturers often add linoleates to fortified products for nutritional enhancement.