trans fatty acid

Variant of trans fat

trans fat definition

trans fat (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

Etymology: see trans- (sense )

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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