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palmitoleic

palmitoleic

9.8
A natural fat found in animal fats and some plant oils
  • noun
  • /pælˌmɪtəˈleɪɪk/
  • Specialized
: ácido palmitoleico
  • Researchers measured the amount of palmitoleic in the participants' blood after the dietary intervention.

Examples

  • The palmitoleic acid in fish oil is beneficial for heart health.

  • Many studies highlight the benefits of palmitoleic fatty acids.

  • The nutritionist explained that palmitoleic is present in both animal fats and certain plant oils.

  • Some studies suggest that palmitoleic may have beneficial effects on metabolism.

  • The health benefits of palmitoleic acid have been widely studied, especially in relation to heart health.

  • Many plant oils, like macadamia oil, contain significant amounts of palmitoleic acid.

  • Research indicates that diets rich in palmitoleic acid may help reduce inflammation.

Surface Forms

palmitoleic singular
palmitoleics plural

Morphology

palmitoleic = palmitoleic acid (opaque) = palmitole + ic

The noun sense refers specifically to the chemical 'palmitoleic acid' (a technical term), and the morphological parts are not productive or familiar to average learners.

Etymology

Palmitoleic names a specific fatty acid and comes from palmit- 'palm' plus -oleic 'oil', since scientists first found it in palm oil and other oils. So as a noun, palmitoleic means that particular oil-like fat found in some animal and plant fats.