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(trans, tranz)

an unsaturated fatty acid which has been partially hydrogenated, used in foods to increase shelf life and maintain flavor

also trans fatty acid

Origin: see trans- (sense )

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noun

A trans fatty acid.
Trans fatty acids considered as a group.

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