Definitions

1. noun

a salt of linoleic acid, used in the manufacture of soap and other products

“The soap factory relied on linoleate as a primary ingredient in their production line.”

2. verb

to treat or coat with linoleate

“The painter linoleated the wood to protect it from moisture.”

3. chemistry

a type of fatty acid found in plants, particularly in the seeds of the linseed plant

“The chemist studied the properties of linoleate in relation to its applications in the industry.”