a fatty acid whose carbon chain can absorb additional hydrogen atoms

a monounsaturated fatty acid that has the same structure as oleic acid except that it is a trans fatty acid; the major trans fatty acid in margarine and fried foods

a colorless oily liquid occurring as a glyceride; it is the major fatty acid in olive oil and canola oil; used in making soap and cosmetics and ointments and lubricating oils

an omega-7 monounsaturated fatty acid with the formula CH3(CH2)5CH=CH(CH2)7COOH that is a common constituent of the glycerides of human adipose tissue.

a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid, prevalent in wallflower seed, with the formula CH3(CH2)7CH=CH(CH2)11COOH.

one of a group of monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acids.