Trans Fatty Acid Definition

noun
An unsaturated fatty acid produced by the partial hydrogenation of vegetable oils and present in hardened vegetable oils, most margarines, commercial baked foods, and many fried foods. An excess of these fats in the diet is thought to raise the cholesterol level in the bloodstream.
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Noun

Singular:
trans fatty acid
Plural:
trans fatty acids

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