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Definition
Fatty acid; a class of hydrocarbon compounds that are the main components of fat.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in scientific, nutritional, or health-related contexts rather than casual daily conversation. It is a technical compound noun that functions exactly as its Mandarin counterpart, but it is pronounced with Cantonese phonology. You will most frequently encounter it on food packaging labels or in discussions about healthy eating habits.
Examples
This type of oil contains a lot of unsaturated fatty acids.
Do you know what effect fatty acids have on the body?
Related words
Common phrases
saturated fatty acid
unsaturated fatty acid
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Grammar guides
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