alpha linolenic acid

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alpha linolenic acid

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  1. uncountable An omega-3 fatty acid, (9Z,12Z,15Z)-octadeca-9,12,15-trienoic acid, an essential fatty acid, found in many seeds and oils, including flaxseed, walnuts, chia, hemp, and many common vegetable oils.

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@misc{alpha_linolenic_acid_2026,
  title = {alpha linolenic acid},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/alpha%20linolenic%20acid},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}